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Assistant or Associate Professor of Teacher Education, 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 Assistant or Associate Professor of Teacher Education, tenure track

Brief Position Overview

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ), invites applications for a tenure track Teacher Education position, anticipated to begin August 1, 2025. This is an academic year (10-month), full-time, tenure-track position with rank determined based on the successful applicant’s credentials and experience. This position is responsible for the development and instruction of undergraduate courses (primarily), and graduate professional education courses using online, in-person, and remote teaching and learning approaches. Faculty work with content-area departmental faculty and jointly advise secondary education students in their content major. Some travel is required to deliver programming and services to students located in Great Falls and at partnering Tribal Colleges. Duties include:

+ collaborating closely with area school districts, including the supervision of field experiences and student teaching

+ assisting with program development, assessment, and accreditation preparation

+ engaging with state and regional higher education consortiums

+ participating in student recruitment, retention, and progression activities

+ participating in scholarship and service activities

Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU -Northern. For more information about this program and MSU -Northern, go to www.msun.edu.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Number 7A0006

Department Education

Division College of Arts, Sciences, & Education

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Montana Federation of Public Employees

FTE 1

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Annual

Salary Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Contract Type MUS

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ), invites applications for a tenure track Teacher Education position, anticipated to begin August 1, 2025. This is an academic year (10-month), full-time, tenure-track position with rank determined based on the successful applicant’s credentials and experience. This position is responsible for the development and instruction of undergraduate courses (primarily), and graduate professional education courses using online, in-person, and remote teaching and learning approaches. Faculty work with content-area departmental faculty and jointly advise secondary education students in their content major. Some travel is required to deliver programming and services to students located in Great Falls and at partnering Tribal Colleges. Duties include:

+ collaborating closely with area school districts, including the supervision of field experiences and student teaching

+ assisting with program development, assessment, and accreditation preparation

+ engaging with state and regional higher education consortiums

+ participating in student recruitment, retention, and progression activities

+ participating in scholarship and service activities

Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU -Northern. For more information about this program and MSU -Northern, go to www.msun.edu.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the development and instruction of undergraduate courses (primarily), and graduate professional education courses using online, in-person, and remote teaching and learning approaches. Faculty work with content-area departmental faculty and jointly advise secondary education students in their content major. Some travel is required to deliver programming and services to students located in Great Falls and at partnering Tribal Colleges. Duties include:

+ collaborating closely with area school districts, including the supervision of field experiences and student teaching

+ assisting with program development, assessment, and accreditation preparation

+ engaging with state and regional higher education consortiums

+ participating in student recruitment, retention, and progression activities

+ participating in scholarship and service activities

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Doctoral degree in Literacy Education, Curriculum and Instruction Education, Educational Policy Studies, or a related field in teacher education

+ Experience in online instruction

+ Experience teaching and working with students from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Graduate degree in Reading or extensive training in current (K-8) developmental reading strategies

+ Current or prior licensure and experience in Education at the elementary K-8 or secondary 5-12 level

+ Experience with clinical/field supervision in practicums and student teaching

+ Experience with program development and accreditation

+ Licensure and experience in Elementary Education/Reading

+ Experience teaching graduate education courses

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

Typical office and classroom environments.

The Program

The Department

The College

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2500005P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date August 1, 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/2514

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

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).