Job Description

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24014
For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Shannon Arnold at or 406-994-6663
Classification Title
Working Title Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education
Brief Position Overview

The Department of Agricultural and Technology Education includes faculty working with secondary education, extension education, and industry clientele. It consists presently of three tenure track teaching faculty and about 100 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department currently supports four undergraduate majors as well as a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Education. Collaborative endeavors are highly valued. The Department is one of six academic program areas within the College.

The successful applicant will be located on the MSU Bozeman campus. Montana and the surrounding region provide exceptional opportunities for field instruction, research, and professional growth.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank TT
Position Number 4A3881
Department Agricultural Education
Division College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of nine academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 15,000 students, including approximately 2,000 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 146 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation.

MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 55,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in Southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Gallatin National Forest. The Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport is served by several major airlines and is the busiest airport in the state.

Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Bozeman is listed as one of National Geographic\'s \xe2\x80\x9cWorld\'s 25 Best Ski Towns.\xe2\x80\x9d Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dream towns - small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America\'s most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park.
Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Agricultural and Technology Education seeks a talented, enthusiastic individual who will enhance our agricultural education instructional programs by:

• Providing primary instructional leadership for courses related to school-based agricultural education teacher preparation;
• Teaching traditional and on-line graduate and undergraduate courses;
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students;
• Supervising agricultural education teaching candidates and interns;
• Developing a sustainable research program that will advance agricultural education while serving the land grant mission of Montana State University; and
• Secure funding from external sources to support a sustainable research program. The initial role assignment will be 70% teaching, 20% research, and 10% service.

The candidate should have a strong interest in contributing to the overall goals of the Department and is expected to play a strong role in delivering futuristic programs.
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Earned Doctorate in agricultural education, extension education, or a closely related discipline at time of employment.

• Three years of secondary agricultural education (or closely-related) teaching experience.
• Ability and desire to work with students in teaching, recruiting, and advising.
• Ability to conduct research and participate in outreach programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Demonstrated ability to employ innovative teaching approaches.

• Demonstrated expertise in distance education, program development, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding independently and within interdisciplinary teams.
• Publication record in peer reviewed journals.
• Knowledge of the extension service system.
• Demonstrated ability to work interactively with governmental agencies, the private sector, collegial peers, and the public.
• Ability to make state, national, and international scholarly contributions to the profession in agricultural and/or extension education.

The Successful Candidate Will

Be a dynamic educator who will: (a) help MSU continue to provide outstanding teaching, research and service programs and (b) have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, research sponsors, secondary and extension educators, and the public.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

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 College

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin November 3, 2023. However, applications will continue to be accepted until a robust applicant pool is established.
Special Instructions

To apply, submit the following:

• (1) a letter of application addressing all of the above required and preferred qualifications, and
• (2) a current curriculum vitae, and
• (3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of five current professional references, and
• (4) Research Statement (max 2 pages), and
• (5) Teaching Statement (max 2 pages).

An application packet addressing all the above requirements and qualifications as listed is highly encouraged. Missing materials and information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position.
Diversity 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.

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.

MSU\'s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website:

FLSA Details

FLSA Determination

FLSA Status Exempt

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Statement (max 2 pages)
• Research Statement (max 2 pages)
• List of Five (5) Professional References
• Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

Optional Documents

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