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Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26089

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Benjamin Clegg

Department Head

406-994-3802

[email protected]

Classification Title Instructor

Working Title Psychology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions. Applications are accepted on a continual basis (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in the pool for two years. After two years, candidates need to re-submit materials for continued consideration.

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track

Position Number 4A6150

Department Psychology

Division College of Letters & Science

Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)

Contract Term Other

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor or Instructor qualified to teach one or more of the following courses in Psychology, depending on available funding: Research Design and Analysis I, Research Design and Analysis II, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Gender, Social Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Judgment and Decision Making, Consciousness, History and Systems, Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality, Psychology of Learning, Behavior Modification, Psychology of Prejudice, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, and Senior Thesis/Capstone.

+ Teaching on-campus or online courses.

+ Advising, evaluating and assisting students.

+ Curriculum and/or course development.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ MA/MS/ ABD in Psychology or closely allied field.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ PhD in Psychology.

+ College-level teaching experience in a face-to-face lecture format.

+ Academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the courses listed above.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

+ Work professionally and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds.

+ Have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

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 (https://mus.edu/hr/cba/collbarg.html) or by emailing AFSMU ([email protected]) .

+ 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 Psychology Department has 14 tenure/tenure-track faculty, several non-tenure track faculty, and approximately 600 students. Class sizes typically range from 25-170 students.

The Department teaches with an emphasis on psychological science and offers a BS in Psychology, a research-oriented PhD in Psychological Science, and provides excellent undergraduate learning experiences to majors, minors, and the broader university.

The College

The College of Letters & Science ( CLS ), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematical, and social sciences.

Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.

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

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

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.