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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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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
- A cover letter which addresses each of the following
required and preferred qualifications
professional and academic career goals
interest in the position
A resume or curriculum vitae.
A list of three references.
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 HR@msun.edu 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 - Agriculture Faculty (Tenure Track)
Brief Position Overview
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, GPS - GIS and precision agriculture, agricultural business management, and other agriculturally related subjects. The position is also responsible for business industry relationships and marketing the program. Academic and career advising of students will be 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.
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
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
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
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
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, GPS - GIS and precision agriculture, agricultural business management, and other agriculturally related subjects. The position is also responsible for business industry relationships and marketing the program. Academic and career advising of students will be 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.
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, GPS - GIS and precision agriculture, agricultural business management, and other agriculturally related subjects. The position is also responsible for business industry relationships and marketing the program. Academic and career advising of students will be 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
Master’s degree in agriculture or closely related field, OR
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or closely related field and minimum of 3 years-experience in the agriculture industry
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
Terminal degree in an appropriate field
Demonstrated background in Agriculture business and marketing, preferred
Background and work experience in farm and ranch production and/or agricultural industry
Experience and willingness to embrace emerging agricultural technologies
Demonstrated effective secondary/post-secondary agricultural teaching experience
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 August 2025
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:
- A cover letter which addresses each of the following
required and preferred qualifications
professional and academic career goals
interest in the position
A resume or curriculum vitae.
A list of three references.
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 HR@msun.edu 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.
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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.
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Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
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.
(Open Ended Question)
- 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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