College of Nursing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Position Details

Position Information -------------------

• Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26071
• For questions regarding this position, please contact:
• Bozeman Campus: Ms. Kim Kusak at 406-994-7506 or

  kusakmontana.edu

• Billings Campus: Debbie Fischer at 406-657-1770 or

  debbie.fischer@montana.edu

• Great Falls Campus: Dr. Susan Luparell at 406-771-4459 or

  luparellmontana.edu

• Graduate Campus: Dr. Marg Hammersla at 406-994-7505 or

  margaret.hammersla@montana.edu

• Missoula Campus: Dr. Tracey Koch at 406-243-5609 or

  tracey.koch@montana.edu

• Kalispell Campus: Ms. Cathlyn Mendius at 406-751-6421 or

  cathlyn.mendius@montana.edu

Classification and Title

• Classification: Non-Tenure Track Faculty
• Working Title: Instructor
• College of Nursing: Non-Tenure Track Faculty
• Applicant Pool: Brief Position Overview
• Non-Tenure Track NTT faculty in the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses using multiple teaching strategies, including in-person active learning pedagogies, simulation learning, online, web-supported strategies, and/or clinical instruction.
• NTT faculty are located on one of the five CON campus sites (Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula) and participate in all aspects of the faculty teaching role.
• NTT faculty contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
• NTT faculty work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to develop cooperative relationships with clinical agencies, practitioners, and members of other disciplines to foster cutting-edge clinical education partnerships.
• NTT faculty report to a Campus Director.

Faculty Tenure Track

• Faculty Tenure Track: No
• Faculty Rank: Non-Tenure Track
• Position Number: 4A6106 or 4A6107
• Department: Nursing
• Departments: Division: College of Nursing
• Appointment Type: Non-Tenure Track
• Pooled Contract Term: Semester (Fall or Spring)
• Union Affiliation: Contact HR for Determination
• FTE: Varies
• Benefits: Eligible (Depends on FTE)
• Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
• Contract Type: LOA (If other, please specify)
• Recruitment Type: Open Position

General Statement

• Montana State University seeks qualified individuals as non-tenure track NTT faculty to provide instruction and/or related functions.
• NTT faculty serve the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing primarily in the teaching mission.
• Positions are non-tenurable.
• NTT faculty teach classes depending upon need and available funding.
• We seek individuals who:
• Embrace excellence, innovation, and inclusion in nursing education
• Are committed to serving the needs of diverse and rural students
• Are dedicated to improving the health of Montanans by preparing tomorrows nursing workforce
• NTT faculty teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses using multiple teaching strategies, including in-person active learning pedagogies, simulation learning, online, web-supported strategies, and/or clinical instruction.
• Applications are accepted on a continual basis unless otherwise indicated and will be maintained in the NTT pool for two years.
• After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The primary role of NTT faculty is to help fulfill the teaching mission of the College.
• NTT faculty teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses using multiple teaching strategies, including in-person active learning pedagogies, simulation learning, online, web-supported strategies, and/or clinical instruction.
• NTT faculty members of the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing are expected to engage in service or outreach in addition to teaching.
• Each faculty members relative emphasis on service or outreach is individually determined to serve the mission and responsibilities of the college and campus and to best utilize the strengths and interests of that faculty member while recognizing the available resources of the College.
• Faculty members are expected to maintain a continuous program of professional development that includes attendance and participation at professional meetings and keeping current with the literature in their discipline.
• The Colleges five-campus system requires faculty members to travel among the five campuses for faculty meetings.
• Full-time faculty (> 0.50 FTE) are required to travel to Bozeman at least two times per year for college-wide general faculty meetings.
• Faculty members must also travel to clinical agencies where teaching service or outreach occurs.
• While functioning in the teaching role in clinical agencies, faculty members must meet all health standards set forth by that particular agency and at a minimum meet communicable disease control standards per College policies.
• Each faculty member must meet and abide by all requirements for the practice of professional nursing for the State of Montana as set forth by the State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations.
• In addition, faculty members are governed by University and Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing policies and procedures, general professional nursing standards, and the specific requirements of clinical agencies in which they conduct teaching or service activities.

Required Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN license to practice nursing in Montana.
• BSN or Masters degree in Nursing.
• To teach in the DNP program, APRN license to practice in Montana and hold current certification as an Advanced Practice RN in the area of Psychiatric Mental Health or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Successful work experience in nursing.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in the area of teaching interest.
• Demonstrated ability working in a collegial team environment.
• Demonstrated experience effectively using information technology to prepare and present instructional materials.
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• For teaching in the DNP program, earned DNP degree in nursing.
• For teaching in the BSN program, earned Masters degree in nursing.
• Experience teaching college and/or adult learners.
• Use of technology beyond basic computer skills.
• Use of simulation technology for teaching-learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to nursing education.
• Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and clinical agency partners to support student success.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process and embraces educational innovations.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Work productively in team-oriented environments.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and patient records and information.
• Represent both the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing and the University and thus act in a manner that reflects positively on the College and the University at all times.
• Be dedicated to supporting and enhancing Montana State Universitys initiative for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

Position Special Requirements

• Additional Information: The position for which you have applied may be a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit. Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Any position that is 0.50 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU may choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU or by emailing AFSMU. Any position less than 0.50 FTE is not represented by the Union and is not required to pay dues. If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status of this position could be impacted. Exceptions: Anyone having successfully completed a PEI exam or any faculty working in Extension are exempt from the Union. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State Universitys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Program Information

• MSU Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing has been continuously approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing since its founding in 1937 and has received continuous national accreditation since 1949.
• MSU CON is accredited by CCNE.
• The baccalaureate program can be completed on any of the Colleges five campus locations (Bozeman, Billings, Great Falls, Kalispell, or Missoula).
• The Traditional BSN program admits 224 students annually.
• The Accelerated BSN program admits 48 students annually.
• Completion rates for both programs are consistently > 90.
• MSU Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing NCLEX-RN first-time test-taker pass rates historically have exceeded state and national rates.
• The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing has also earned national recognition for excellence in its program that supports the recruitment and success of Native American nursing students (CO-OP Caring for Our Own Program).
• The graduate program offers two degrees: the Master of Nursing (MN) focuses on clinical nurse leadership, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree has