Agricultural Economics & Economics Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26082

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Eric Belasco

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Classification Title Instructor

Working Title Agricultural Economics & Economics Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track

Position Number 4A6111

Department Agricultural Economics & Economics

Division College of Agriculture/MAES

Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)

Contract Term Other

Semester Fall or Spring

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If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination

FTE Varies

Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - View phone number on click.appcast.io)

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 full-time or 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.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with all individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

Duties and 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 – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Master’s or ABD in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.

• Current expertise and substantial knowledge in the specific field or discipline.

• Experience teaching economics.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

The Successful Candidate Will

Have an appreciation of a wide range of constituencies and add intellectual uniqueness to the department.

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 ( or by emailing AFSMU (View email address on click.appcast.io) .

• 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 Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics ( DAEE ) is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and the College of Letters and Science. The Department has 20 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. Faculty are highly productive scholars with a focus on quality publications in leading refereed journals. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Business, Economics, and Financial Engineering (joint with the College of Engineering), with undergraduate majors numbering about 360, and a rigorous, highly respected Master’s degree in Applied Economics, graduating an average of six students per year.

The College

As the foundation of the land grant mission at Montana State University, the College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station provide instruction in traditional and innovative degree programs and conduct research on old and new challenges for Montana’s agricultural community. This integration creates opportunities for students and faculty to excel through hands-on learning, to serve through campus and community engagement, to explore unique solutions to distinct and interesting questions and to connect Montanans with the global community through research discoveries and outreach.

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.