Job Description
Assistant/Associate Professor of
Education (Generalist)
Department: Education
Position: Full-time (10-month),
tenure-track with full benefit package
Wage: Up to $54,000 for Assistant Professor and up to $60,000 for Associate
Professor, as per CBA
Union Affiliation: MFPE
Starting Date: August 1, 2024
Description
The University of Montana Western Division of Education welcomes applicants for an Assistant or
Associate Professor specializing in Education. Primary responsibilities will include teaching experientially-based courses in education,
including but not limited to, curriculum, methods, and classroom management. Candidates may possess an affiliation with a variety of
disciplines (ESL, literacy, special education, etc.) and will also have a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serving culturally and
linguistically diverse students. Courses may be taught in both online and/or face-to-face formats. Additionally, the successful candidate
will be expected to maintain professionalism, scholarly productivity, professional service, advising, and committee work.
The
University of Montana Western’s mission statement states: The University of Montana Western differentiates itself and achieves academic
excellence by sustaining a culture of concentrated experiential education. All Montana Western faculty are therefore expected to create
experiential learning environments where students take an active role in their own learning.
Requirements
The
successful candidate will:
Preferred
The successful candidate may:
The University and Dillon Area
The University of Montana Western is a dynamic,
innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic
Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana
Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the
block schedule. Class sizes are small, and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to
the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work,
undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring
students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
The University of Montana Western is an
integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments,
recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
The University of Montana Western is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment. In accordance with university regulations,
finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available
in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities,
veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing: Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential
job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by
the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Application
Review of
applications will begin immediately but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application
Includes:
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The University of Montana Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Qualified candidates may request veterans‚ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. Finalists for any position will be subject to a criminal background investigation.
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