Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Non Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24100

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kathy Campbell
406-994-2203
kathryn.campbell3@montana.edu


Classification Title Instructor

Working Title Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering faculty members are expected to contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in areas of mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology or industrial engineering related to the applicant’s strengths.

Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, participation in accreditation activities and committee assignments, and service to the university, state, and profession.


Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track

Position Number 4A6135

Department Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Division College of Engineering

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 to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions.

Instructors are needed to teach classes depending upon need and available funding.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in pool for two years.

After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration.

The department or program search committees or hiring authority will review and evaluate the submitted application materials.

Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the non-tenure track faculty hiring pool.

Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple weeks, a semester or an academic year, depending on the specific needs of the department/program.

Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration.

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.

MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.


Duties and Responsibilities
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

+ Teach on-campus and/or online courses.

+ Advise, evaluate and assist students.

+ Participate in curriculum and/or course development.

+ Contribute positively and professionally to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.



Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Relevant degree and experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field.

+ Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.



Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Relevant professional experience and insight into the theoretical frameworks of the field or discipline of teaching responsibility.

+ Currency in area of teaching responsibility.

+ Previous teaching experience.



The Successful Candidate Will

+ Have a broad understanding in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Industrial Engineering.

+ Have the ability to mentor and inspire a diverse student body.

+ Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.

+ Have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and the engineering industry.

+ Have the potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.




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

The Department
The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (M&IE) Department offers ABET accredited BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Industrial Engineering.

Graduate offerings include MS degrees in Industrial & Management Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and a Ph.D. degree in Engineering with options in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

The Department is strong in both traditional and emerging areas of each discipline, with substantial laboratory facilities supporting instructional and research missions.

Available to M&IE Department faculty are collaborations with MSU’s Energy Research Institute, Center for Biofilm Engineering, Imaging and Chemical Analysis Laboratory, Magnetic Resonance Lab, Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Microfabrication Facility, Western Transportation Institute, Wind Application Center, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, Thermal Biology Institute, and Center for Bio-Inspired Nano-Materials.


The College
The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering comprises five academic departments (Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Gianforte School of Computing, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and is home to the following research centers: Center for Biofilm Engineering ( CBE ), Western Transportation Institute ( WTI ), Montana Microfabrication Facility ( MMF ) and the Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility; the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center ( MMEC ); and the Army and Air Force ROTC Units.

The College enrolls approximately 4,000 students with more than 200 studying in graduate degree programs.

Doctoral degree programs include a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

The College is excited that Asbjornson Hall opened in 2019.

This innovative facility is transforming education and scholarly activity at MSU .





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 values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.

MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.





Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination.

As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.

In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.





Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job.

To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; recruitment@montana.edu .



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.





MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html

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