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Instructor/Assistant Professor - Agriculture Faculty (Tenure Track)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses each of the following

+ required and preferred qualifications

+ professional and academic career goals

+ interest in the position

2. A resume or curriculum vitae.

3. A list of three references.

Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here:

https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf

You may email it to [email protected] or fax it to (406) 265-3530.

Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title Instructor/Assistant Professor - Agriculture Faculty (Tenure Track)

Brief Position Overview

This position will require teaching approximately 24 college level semester credits each academic year. Course lecture and lab topic areas will be related to rangeland management, GPS - GIS and precision agriculture, agricultural business management, and other agriculturally related subjects. The position is also responsible for business industry relationships and marketing the program. Academic and career advising of students will be responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the hire will be involved in curriculum development, program growth, program assessment and working with the program’s industry advisory board. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, active involvement in campus activities and serving as an ambassador and collegiate member of the College of Technical Sciences.

The benefits package includes paid employee health insurance, retirement plans, paid sick leave, one floating holiday, 12 paid holidays, and Montana University System tuition waivers. https://www.msun.edu/hr/benefits.aspx

MSUN will only consider applicants who are authorized to work in the US and MSUN will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Position Number 7A0035

Department Agriculture

Division College of Technical Sciences

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Federation of Teachers

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Annual

Salary Commensurate with experience and education and within guidelines set by the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contract Type MUS

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

This position will require teaching approximately 24 college level semester credits each academic year. Course lecture and lab topic areas will be related to rangeland management, GPS - GIS and precision agriculture, agricultural business management, and other agriculturally related subjects. The position is also responsible for business industry relationships and marketing the program. Academic and career advising of students will be responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the hire will be involved in curriculum development, program growth, program assessment and working with the program’s industry advisory board. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, active involvement in campus activities and serving as an ambassador and collegiate member of the College of Technical Sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will require teaching approximately 24 college level semester credits each academic year. Course lecture and lab topic areas will be related to rangeland management, GPS - GIS and precision agriculture, agricultural business management, and other agriculturally related subjects. The position is also responsible for business industry relationships and marketing the program. Academic and career advising of students will be responsibility associated with this position. In addition, the hire will be involved in curriculum development, program growth, program assessment and working with the program’s industry advisory board. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, active involvement in campus activities and serving as an ambassador and collegiate member of the College of Technical Sciences.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Master’s degree in agriculture or closely related field, OR

+ Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or closely related field and minimum of 3 years-experience in the agriculture industry

+ Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication

+ Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills and potential for developing an effective teaching portfolio

+ Demonstrated passion for agriculture and agricultural education

+ Demonstrated experience with agricultural software, MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Terminal degree in an appropriate field

+ Demonstrated background in Agriculture business and marketing, preferred

+ Background and work experience in farm and ranch production and/or agricultural industry

+ Experience and willingness to embrace emerging agricultural technologies

+ Demonstrated effective secondary/post-secondary agricultural teaching experience

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

The Program

The Department

The College

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2500001P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date August 2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Until an adequate pool is established No

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses each of the following

+ required and preferred qualifications

+ professional and academic career goals

+ interest in the position

2. A resume or curriculum vitae.

3. A list of three references.

Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here:

https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation- MSU -Northern.pdf (https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf)

You may email it to [email protected] or fax it to (406) 265-3530.

Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2486

EEOC Statement

Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN 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, MSUN 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.

Director of Human Resources /Title IX

Montana State University-Northern

300 11th Street West

Havre, MT 59501

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: (406) 265.3568

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ List of References

Optional Documents

+ Resume

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here: http://msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation\_MSU-Northern.pdf Please copy and paste this address into your browser's address bar to access this form. You may email it to [email protected] or fax it to (406) 265-3530. You may also drop it off in Cowan Hall room 208. Please type YES in the answer box below (found in online application) showing you understand this additional requirement.

(Open Ended Question)

+ Note to the applicant: In your cover letter, please address the required and preferred qualifications listed in the notice of vacancy for this job and how you meet each one.

(Open Ended Question)