ONE-YEAR SABBATICAL REPLACEMENT, NON-TENURE-TRACK INSTRUCTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

The University of Montana is seeking a one-year sabbatical replacement, non-tenure-track instructor in Environmental Sustainability. The position requires a student-centered educator with expertise in environmental sciences to teach immersive, field-based courses. The instructor will engage students in project learning using the unique Experience One model. The role is full-time, with a 10-month contract and a salary up to $46,000, located in Dillon, Montana.
ONE-YEAR SABBATICAL REPLACEMENT, NON-TENURE-TRACK INSTRUCTOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

University of Montana: Provost: UM Western: Environmental
Science

Location: Dillon, Montana

Open Date: Nov 27, 2024

Deadline:

Description

The Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Montana
Western seeks a field-based human-environment geographer,
environmental scientist, ecologist, or in a related field who is a
student-centered educator. The successful candidate will be able to
demonstrate the ability to use Montana Western's unique immersion
scheduling model (Experience One) to
engage undergraduate students in field and project learning. Our
immersion-scheduling model, where students take, and faculty teach,
a single class at a time (minimum of 3 hours a day for 18-days), is
central to the mission of the campus and offers opportunities for
place-based, immersive learning experiences for a talented and
creative educator.

The Environmental Sciences Department consists of an
interdisciplinary group of natural scientists dedicated to getting
students into the field to work on real projects of value to
society. We are good at what we do, having recently ranked the 5th
best environmental sciences program in the nation by Schools.com,
and strive for continual improvement. We prepare our students to
lead successful careers with natural resource management agencies,
land conservation organizations, and private industries as
environmental scientists, managers, sustainability specialists, and
naturalists. Post-graduation placements from our programs are
extremely high with an increasing number of students pursuing
graduate programs. We foster a family atmosphere, which we consider
essential to student success and a positive faculty work
environment.

As an undergraduate-serving institution, the candidate should be an
engaging and dedicated teacher who is committed to undergraduate
student learning and success through field and project-based work.
Providing students with authentic practice in the discipline is
central to our experiential focus.

Teaching responsibilities will include a mix of lower and
upper-level environmental sustainability courses. The instructor
can utilize existing courses or suggest their own. The suite of
courses that would be offered include: ENSC 121 Environmental
Sustainability; ENST 275 Environmental Interpretation; NRSM 317
Natural Resources Conflict Resolution; ENSC 255 Environmental
Research and Writing; and ENST 274 Sustaining Water Resources.
However, there is flexibility in the course offerings and
opportunities to propose your own courses using our ENSC 194/394
Topics in Environmental Sustainability rubrics. The teaching load
is 16 semester credits (four, 4-credit courses a semester) which
are taught one at time on our ‘block' (Experience One)
schedule. This schedule allows for immersive, place-based learning
and traveling for those interested in this option. We will consider
applicants interested in 1-semester (four, 4-credit courses) as
well.

Position Details:

Department: Environmental
Sciences

Position: Non-tenure-track sabbatical replacement
position (limited to 1 year, full-time, with a 10-month contract),
with complete benefit package

Salary: Up to $46,000 for Non-Tenure-Track
Instructor (Non-Tenure-Track), as per the Collective Bargaining
Agreement

Union Affiliation: Montana Federation of Public
Employees (MFPE)

Position Starting Date: August 1, 2025

Position Ending Date: May 31, 2026

One-year appointment is preferred but we will consider
one-semester appointments as well.

Benefits Include:
• Insurance package
• Mandatory retirement plan
• Dependent partial tuition waiver
• Faculty/staff tuition waiver
• Employee Assistance Program (Wellness program)

Qualifications

Requirements
• MS in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Ecology or Related
Field
• Demonstrated ability to integrate project-based learning using
our immersion block, Experience One,
scheduling
• Demonstrated commitment to experiential learning and innovative
undergraduate education

Preferred
• Doctorate/ABD (preferred) in Geography, Environmental Sciences,
Ecology or Related Field
• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate
teaching

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin January 6th, 2025 but will remain
open until the position is filled.

All application materials should be submitted as a single
PDF file with page numbers. Candidates will need to
successfully complete zoom interview(s), where teaching evaluations
may be requested.

A complete application includes:

1. Letter of Interest - addressing your
qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills
for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search
Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable.

2. A Teaching Philosophy Statement (less than 2
pages)

3. Curriculum Vitae

4. Professional References - names and contact
information for three (3) professional references.

5. Official or Unofficial undergraduate
and graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be
required at time of hire)

Questions regarding this position can be made to Dr. Arica Crootof,
Arica.Crootof@umwestern.edu.

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 (domestic and abroad), 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 approximately 4,000 people, Dillon
is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments,
recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/160056

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).
These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified
individuals based on their status as protected veterans or
individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against
all individuals based on their race, color, religion, national
origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in
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disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender
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age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical
or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender
expression, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for
persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available
in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities
preference in accordance with state law.

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.

References: References not listed on the application materials may
be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM 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 UM, as legally required (e.g., Form
I-9).

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