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POSITION: Assistant Professor (Geology)
Tenure Track, Full time (1.0 FTE) Faculty position
Search #2008-11
DEPARTMENT: Department of Biological and Physical Science
College of Arts and Science
DATE TO START: Fall 2008 (August)
STARTING SALARY: Dependent upon education and experience and subject to the collective bargaining agreement.
BARGAINING UNIT: MSU-Billings Faculty Association
Montana State University-Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The Senior campus, College of Technology and Downtown campus together are home to approximately 5,000 students. The University has six colleges, which offer a wide variety of degree programs to its students. Montana State University-Billings employs approximately 500 employees, who together work hard to create an outstanding University.
DESCRIPTION: Duties will include teaching Earth Science/Geography courses to geology minors and students in Biological, Physical and Environmental Sciences. Establishment of a discipline-related research program involving undergraduates is expected. Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is helpful. A commitment to science education for majors, non-majors, and future teachers of science is also helpful.
In addition, this position will include student advising, recruiting, departmental and campus committee participation, and development/delivery of online courses. Establishment of a research program in Geology/Earth Science involving undergraduates is expected. The successful candidate is expected to share the University commitment to outcomes assessment and continuous quality improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ø Ph.D. in Geology or an Earth Science (ABD considered).
Ø Desire evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level.
Ø Evidence of potential for productive research involving undergraduates.
Ø Excellent communication skills.
Ø High academic standards and a demonstrated commitment to academic rigor.
REVIEW DATE: Applications received by February 1, 2008, will be given preference review; however, the position is open filled.
APPLY: Submit a 1) Letter of Application addressing the above qualification/skills, 2) Current vita and statement of teaching philosophy, 3) Copies of Transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), 4) Statement of research interests, 5) Three (3) recent Letters of Reference, and 6) Authorization for Background Check Form to:
Human Resources Office/EEO-AA Office
Montana State University-Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101-0298
Phone: (406) 657-2278; FAX: (406) 657-2120
http://www.msubillings.edu
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
(In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.)
In accordance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the MSU-Billings Crime Statistics of Specified Crimes is available for applicant review online at http://www.msubillings.edu/security, or can be accessed in the Human Resources Office, McMullen Hall, Rm 310.
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS IS AN ADA/AA/EEO EMPLOYER. Qualified women,
persons from minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with eligible veteran status are encouraged to
apply. Contact Human Resources Office, MSU-Billings, for more information regarding preference or
accommodation (406/657-2278/TTY).