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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Plumbing Technology

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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 noted above

+ professional and academic career goals

+ interest in the position

2. A resume or curriculum vitae.

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 of Plumbing Technology

Brief Position Overview

Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ), invites applications for an academic-year (10-month) Instructor/Assistant Professor of Plumbing Technology to begin immediately. Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU -Northern.

Make a lasting impact on student success, and in the trade’s industry as a whole by teaching Plumbing Technology courses and supervise student plumbing trainees in a two-year associate of applied science degree program.

The successful candidate will join the faculty of this thriving department in the College of Technical Sciences. Faculty work in person in a climate-controlled indoor setting typical of an office environment, and conduct instruction in indoor classroom spaces and two separate lab areas at our 115-acre residential campus located in Havre, Montana.

Follow this link to learn more about the Plumbing Technology program and our entire four year university. (https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-Electrical.aspx)

MUS Benefits

1. Employer-paid health plan for employees! Coverage begins immediately. If the benefits you choose cost the same or less than the employer contribution, you will not see any change in your paycheck! If you are a new employee, you may enroll your eligible dependents for benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision Hardware, and optional supplemental life / AD&D insurance coverage.

2. Paid sick leave available after 3 months; available for use for immediate family members

3. 12 holidays observed per year – All offices closed and classes are not in session.

4. Faculty participate in TIAA CREF unless they have prior active membership in a recognized State of Montana retirement system.

5. Montana University System Tuition Waivers for Professional staff & dependents Employees 3/4 time or more receive a waiver of tuition for any Montana University System. Or, after 4 months, their dependents are eligible for MUS Dependent Tuition Waiver Benefit and is 50% of the residential tuition.

Annual Salary: Official offers of employment and salary are made exclusively through the Office of the Provost and will vary, as is consistent with the CBA , based upon each individual candidate’s unique combination of education and experience. The employment contract follows the academic year typically beginning in August and ending in May.

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank Open

Position Number 7A0049

Department Plumbing

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 Montana Federation of Public Employees

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Annual

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

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Teach plumbing technology courses and supervise student plumbing trainees in a two-year associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree program. The faculty member will teach approximately 24 semester credit hours of classes per year in the areas of basic plumbing theory, hand tool and instrument usage, plumbing distribution, boiler heating and wiring processes. The faculty member may also be expected to use a variety of distance delivery mediums. The person in this position will also be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining proper lab facilities. Since a significant portion of the two-year plumbing program may be applied by students for a plumbing apprentice in Montana, the successful candidate may be expected to help in a two-year apprenticeship experience for traditional and non-traditional students. Some of the leadership responsibilities will include the development of course material, laboratory experiences, and facilities as well as establishing corporate and labor linkages to ensure Northern graduates are ready to work in the plumbing trade. In addition, the faculty may be involved in curriculum development, program growth, program assessment, working with an advisory board, and assisting in student recruitment efforts. Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, involvement in campus activities, and serving as an ambassador and collegiate member of the College of Technical Sciences.

Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position at MSU Northern.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach plumbing technology courses and supervise student plumbing trainees in a two-year associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree program. The faculty member will teach approximately 24 semester credit hours of classes per year in the areas of basic plumbing theory, hand tool and instrument usage, plumbing distribution, boiler heating and wiring processes.

The faculty member may also be expected to use a variety of distance delivery mediums.

The person in this position will also be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining proper lab facilities. Since a significant portion of the two-year plumbing program may be applied by students for a plumbing apprentice in Montana, the successful candidate may be expected to help in a two-year apprenticeship experience for traditional and non-traditional students. Some of the leadership responsibilities will include the development of course material, laboratory experiences, and facilities as well as establishing corporate and labor linkages to ensure Northern graduates are ready to work in the plumbing trade.

In addition, the faculty may be involved in curriculum development, program growth, program assessment, working with an advisory board, and assisting in student recruitment efforts.

Academic responsibilities will also include serving on campus committees, involvement in campus activities, and serving as an ambassador and collegiate member of the College of Technical Sciences.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ A Journeyman Plumber with a minimum of 4 years of full-time plumbing experience

+ Experience training apprentices

+ Proven experience with modern plumbing industry tools, practices, and regulations

+ Demonstrated willingness and ability to work as a member of a team

+ Demonstrated recent industry work experience

+ Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication

+ Demonstrated strength in interpersonal skills and attributes

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ A master plumber license with experience in apprenticeship training

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and willing to work on a Master’s Degree in a related field

+ Experience and willingness to embrace new technologies

Note: Master’s degree will be required for tenure.

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Please note a teaching demonstration by the candidate will be required as part of the interview process.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office, classroom or lab environment with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Program

MSU -Northern’s Plumbing Technology program is the only program in the state to offer an Associate of Applied Science in conjunction with the State of Montana Apprenticeship program.

Additionally, the Plumbing program offers apprentices the opportunity to learn in hands-on courses, and covers a major portion of the academic requirements of an apprenticeship. As a result, up to 1,500 hours can be applied toward the total 8,000 required apprenticeship hours, and graduates are prepared to start their career with a firm foundation of knowledge and skill.

Graduates of the Plumbing program will have the capacity to perform basic tasks with the supervision of a journeyman on the first day of work. After approximately two to three years of on-the-job training and one test preparation course, the graduate will be able to apply to sit for their journeyman’s license.

Visit this webpage for academic maps and related links and information about the Plumbing Technology program, https://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/program-Plumbing.aspx.

The Department

The successful candidate will join a thriving trades department (plumbing and electrical) in the College of Technical Sciences comprised of two other full-time faculty. Faculty work in person in a climate-controlled indoor setting typical of an office environment, and conduct instruction in indoor classroom spaces and two separate lab areas at our 115-acre residential campus located in Havre, Montana. Take a virtual 360 tour of our spacious, indoor labs for the Plumbing Tech program, our entire campus and of the local community beyond campus. (https://www.msun.edu/aboutmsun/interactivemap.aspx)

The College

The College of Technical Sciences offers an array of technical degree programs under a unique umbrella which makes the school one of a kind in North America.

• Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor’s degrees in the Business Administration, Engineering and Technology, Mechanics, and the Trades

• Programs in Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Related Training

• Technical programs blended with liberal arts and general education all on the same campus

• Professors and professional staff who are dedicated and understand education as well as industry needs

• Cutting edge research in “Advanced Bio-Fuels”

• Multiple program minors, emphasizes, and options that can respond to industries current needs

• Technical programs matched with computer studies, business, electronics, design, and education

Explore the COTS webpage found here: http://www.msun.edu/academics/cots/.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2500008P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Immediate

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 noted above

+ professional and academic career goals

+ interest in the position

2. A resume or curriculum vitae.

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/2549

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

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ List of References

Optional Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

Posting Specific Questions

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