MSU-Bozeman Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position Vacancy Announcement

Montana State University
Bozeman

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position
Vacancy Announcement
*Updated Additional Requirements*

Nursing Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor - Graduate Program (Pooled Position)
College of Nursing

Search Number	1209-22

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non tenurable level instruction and/or related functions. Applications are accepted on a continual basis (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates need 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 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. Responsibilities may include: 1) Teaching on-campus or online courses, 2) Advising, evaluating and assisting students and/or 3) Curriculum and/or course development We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse 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.

Overview	The main campus of Montana State University is located in Bozeman and the MSU College of Nursing has campuses in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Missoula/Kalispell. We are seeking qualified APRN faculty for clinical supervision of nurse practitioner students in family and psychiatric nurse practitioner options. A position is available for a clinical supervisor for FNP students in the Billings area. Two additional positions are available for clinical supervisor of FPMHNP students in communities across Montana.

Duties and Responsibilities	Clinical supervision of the clinical component of graduate level courses, and evaluation and documentation of graduate student and preceptors performance. One face-to-face site visit per student per semester by the clinical supervisor is required.

Required Qualifications	1. License to practice Nursing in Montana. 2. Masters degree in Nursing. 3. Successful work experience in Psychiatric Nursing. 4. Demonstrated clinical competence in the area of teaching interest. 5. Demonstrated ability working in a collegial team environment.

Preferred Qualifications	1. Experience teaching college and/or adult learners. 2. Use of technology beyond basic computer skills.

The Successful Candidate Will	Demonstrate a commitment to graduate nursing education; have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and clinical agency partners to support student success; possess excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrate innovative teaching ability; work effectively with diverse populations; balance independent work and team-oriented work.

Additional Requirements	In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This position MAY BE a Union position. Union membership is determined by the amount of work being contracted. Any position working 50% or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU must begin paying either membership dues or representation fees within thirty (30) days of hire. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU.org. Any position working less than 50% is not represented by the Union, and is not required to pay dues. If the terms and conditions of the hire contracts change, the representational status of this position could be impacted. For clinical supervision of graduate students, applicants must be APRNs (psych or family) appropriate to the area of supervision.

Application Deadline	Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired.

Application Procedure	To apply, submit the following materials via email attachment (PDF or MS Word formats): 1) Letter of Application addressing the above required and preferred qualifications, 2) current curriculum vitae, and 3) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Please submit application materials to the Campus Director in the geographic area you would like to work: Jane Scharff, Billings Campus Director MSU College of Nursing Campus Box 574 Billings MT 59701 (406) 657-1775 jscharff@montana.edu Elizabeth Kinion, Bozeman Campus Director MSU College of Nursing PO Box 173560 Bozeman MT 59717 (406) 994-2725 ekinion@montana.edu Susan Raph, Great Falls Campus Director MSU College of Nursing 400 15th Ave South, Suite 106 Great Falls, MT 59405 (406) 771-4441 sraph@montana.edu Jean Shreffler-Grant, Missoula/Kalispell Campus Director MSU College of Nursing 32 Campus Drive, #7416 Missoula MT 59812 (406) 243-2540 jeansh@montana.edu

Posted	moved to new NTT listing with revised number 6/8/12jh Updated 11/27/12

Montana State University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), sex, sexual preference/orientation, marital or parental status, age, creed, religion or political belief, mental or physical disability or status as a veteran. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. 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 or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; hrpp_forms@montana.edu.