College of Nursing Non Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24124

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Bozeman Campus:
Ms. Kim Kusak at 406-994-7506 or kusak@montana.edu (ann.galloway@montana.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 luparell@montana.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 Title Instructor

Working Title 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 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

Semester Fall or Spring

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination

FTE Varies

Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open




Position Details




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; and are dedicated to improving the health of Montanans by preparing tomorrow’s nursing workforce.

NTT faculty teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses using multiple teaching strategies including in-person active learning pedagogies, simulation learning, online, distance-delivered, and 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.
The NTT search committee reviews and evaluates submitted application materials.

Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the NTT faculty hiring pool.

Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration (e.g., partial semester, full semester, academic year) depending on the specific needs of the department/program.

Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.


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, distance-delivered, 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 member’s 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 College’s five-campus system requires faculty members to travel among the five campuses for faculty meetings.

Full time faculty (>.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 – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Unencumbered RN license to practice Nursing in Montana.

+ BSN or Master’s degree in Nursing.

+ To teach in 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 – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ For teaching in the DNP program, earned DNP degree in nursing.

+ For teaching in the BSN program, earned Master’s 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 which reflects positively on the College and the University at all times.

+ Be dedicated to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s 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 .5 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 (http://afmsu4ntt.org/) or by emailing AFSMU (afmsu4ntt@gmail.com) .



+ Any position less than .5 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 University’s 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.


The Program
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 College’s 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.

Graduates are prepared to sit for the CNL certification exam.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) degree has two options preparing students to take national certification exams as either Family Nurse Practitioners ( FNP ) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners ( PMHNP ).

Students may enter post- BSN or post-MN.

The graduate program is delivered by distance via web-based or web-enhanced courses, teleconference, and internet video conferencing.

Face-to-face classes are held in Bozeman once each year.

Clinical supervision is provided across the state by board certified advanced practice faculty.


The Department
The College’s mission is to enhance the health of the people of Montana, our nation, and the global community by providing leadership for professional nursing through excellence in education, research, practice and service.

Accordingly, we:


+ Inspire baccalaureate and graduate students, within a diverse, challenging, and engaging learning environment, to become leaders in the practice of professional nursing.

+ Create an interactive environment in which faculty and students discover, learn, and integrate knowledge into nursing practice.

+ Serve as leaders in nursing by generating, translating, and disseminating knowledge through research and scholarly activities.

+ Promote health and wellness through professional practice, collaboration, consultation, civic engagement, education, and leadership.



The College
The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing was founded in 1937 and has been continuously approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing since its founding and has received continuous national accreditation since 1949.

The MSU College of Nursing is a multi-site program with campuses in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula.

MSU Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing is Montana’s primary provider of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education.

The College offers a traditional BSN , accelerated BSN , Master’s degree in Nursing (MN) that prepares students as clinical nurse leaders (eligible for certification as a CNL ), and a Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) degree that prepares students for certification as family nurse practitioners ( FNP ) or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners ( PMHNP ).





Posting Detail Information




Number of Vacancies Multiple Positions

Desired Start Date Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.



Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:
Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool.


Special Instructions
Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.


EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer.

MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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