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Montana State University-Northern Instructor/Assistant Professor - Agriculture Faculty (Tenure Track) in Havre, Montana
Instructor/Assistant Professor - Agriculture Faculty (Tenure Track)
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Position Information
NBAPOSN Title
Working Title Instructor/Assistant Professor - Agriculture Faculty (Tenure Track)
Brief Position Overview
The agricultural technology educator will develop and deliver coursework leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture Technology, Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Operations Technology as well as supporting coursework for agriculture related minors. The position will also be responsible for advising the Professional Agricultural Students ( PAS ) Club and be active in the community as an ambassador for MSUN and agriculture.
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
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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
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The agricultural technology educator will develop and deliver coursework leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture Technology, Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Operations Technology as well as supporting coursework for agriculture related minors. The position will also be responsible for advising the Professional Agricultural Students ( PAS ) Club and be active in the community as an ambassador for MSUN and agriculture.
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, pest management, agriculture and machinery technologies & management, GPS - GIS and precision agriculture, agricultural business management, and other agriculturally related subjects. Academic and career advising of students will be a 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
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a closely related field
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
Master’s degree or a terminal degree in an appropriate field
Background and work experiences in farm and ranch production and/or agricultural industry
Experience and willingness to embrace emerging agricultural technologies
Demonstrated effective secondary/post-secondary agricutlural teaching experience
A degree in Agriculture Education preferred
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 January 2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established No
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2486
Diversity Statement
Montana State University-Northern 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 -Northern makes reasonable 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. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU -Northern provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 7751, Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 59501; 406-265-3568; http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf (%20http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf%20)
MSU -Northern‘s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU -Northern Website: http://msun.edu/admin/policies/1000/1001-1.aspx (%20http://msun.edu/admin/policies/1000/1001-1.aspx) and http://msun.edu/admin/policies/1000/1001-7.aspx (%20http://msun.edu/admin/policies/1000/1001-7.aspx)
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 hr@msun.edu 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.
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- 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.
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