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Ecology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) 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. 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 Overview Our instructors teach courses to students that are focusing their education on Fish and Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Organismal Biology and Biological Sciences Education. Most courses taught in the department involve field trip components in the Greater Yellowstone Eco-system. Responsibilities Teaching on-campus or online courses. Advising, evaluating and assisting students. Participating in weekly faculty meetings. Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section. Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in a relevant field with academic background commensurate with teaching one or more of the specialty areas listed above. Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development. Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity. The Successful Candidate Will Have the ability to relate to freshmen and to develop classroom rapport with students Posses the ability to mentor and inspire a diverse student body Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff Possess excellent written and oral communication skills Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process Take initiative and work well independently Have the potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department Be dedicated to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity and inclusiveness EEO Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montana State University

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