Tenure- Track Developmental Mathematics Faculty

Montana State University, United States

Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25063
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Charly Malcom
406-994-5557
charlynn.malcom@montana.edu
Classification Title
Working Title Tenure- Track Developmental Mathematics Faculty
Brief Position Overview
The Developmental Math faculty member predominantly teaches Foundations of Mathematics through College Algebra courses and Contemporary Mathematics for Montana State University and Gallatin College students at Gallatin College MSU. The Developmental Math faculty member works closely with Gallatin College developmental education and workforce programs faculty to ensure course requirements and outcomes prepare students for subsequent coursework and career skills. The Developmental Math faculty member also works closely with the Gallatin
College and MSU Academic Advisors to facilitate student success. The faculty member must be able to adjust to a wide range of student preparedness and teaching situations. This position is directed and managed by the Developmental Math Department Chair at Gallatin College.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Tenure Track
Position Number 4A0647 and 4A5282
Department Gallatin College
Division Gallatin College
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Academic Year
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Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
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
The Developmental Math faculty member teaches developmental math courses for Gallatin College (a two-year college). The Developmental Math faculty member works closely with Gallatin College developmental education and workforce programs faculty to ensure course requirements and outcomes, prepare students for subsequent coursework and career skills. The Developmental Math faculty member also works closely with the Gallatin College and MSU Academic Advisors to facilitate student success. The faculty member must be able to adjust to a wide range of student preparedness and teaching situations. This position is directed and managed by the Developmental Math Department Chair at Gallatin College. Evaluations for this position are completed by the Associate Dean of Gallatin College.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teaches 15-16 credits per semester, (class times M-F anytime between 8am & 6pm face to face), classes can range from Foundation of Math through College Algebra and Contemporary Math.
  • Coordinates multi-section course offerings · Supervise and Mentor Non-Tenure Track Faculty.
  • Teaches non-cognitive skills and effective math study skills.
  • Ability to teach face-to-face, online only, or in a blended delivery modality.
  • Prepares and maintains online resources such as video lectures.
  • Assesses and continuously improves developmental math curriculum.
  • Collaborates with Gallatin College faculty and staff, MSU faculty and staff, students, and other constituents.
  • Serves on campus committees to improve student learning and development, foster a supportive institutional climate, and develop engaged faculty and staff.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Master’s degree in mathematics or a closely related academic discipline with at least nine (9) graduate-level semester credits in mathematics.
  • Experience teaching math in a high school or post-secondary institution.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience teaching developmental math at a university, technical or community college. · Experience teaching college-level math.
  • Experience in supervision or management.
  • Experience teaching, guiding, and motivating students with varied backgrounds, learning difficulties, disabilities, particularly at-risk and under-represented students.
  • Experience developing, evaluating, and improving math curriculum materials.
  • Demonstrated computer skills and the ability to use instructional technology such as online learning programs and platforms.
  • Demonstrated creativity and innovation in teaching, which may include the use of technology, active learning, flipped classroom, group work and real-world applications.
  • Participation in professional development related to teaching and math education; willingness to improve teaching based on research and best practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current practices in developmental education.
The Successful Candidate Will
  • Demonstrate commitment to developmental education that meets high academic standards and responds to student needs.
  • Demonstrate ability to teach, guide, and motivate students.
  • Express desire to innovate and to grow professionally.
  • Contribute to an effective work atmosphere by interacting positively and appropriately with students, colleagues, supervisors and other constituents.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds who may have a combination of special needs and/or academic, economic or social barriers to success in their education.
  • Demonstrate willingness to participate actively in college activities beyond one’s field of expertise.
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 mission of Gallatin College’s Developmental Education Program is to provide engaging learning opportunities to enable students to enhance academic and life skills, to succeed in developmental coursework, to excel in subsequent college-level courses, and to become lifelong learners.
The journey to discovering your purpose may take many turns and we’ve been lucky to help our students on their own unique journeys. Our teachers and staff work closely with individual students to provide guidance, help them learn in their own ways, provide career advice and most importantly, ensure student success.
The Department
The College

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 2
Desired Start Date Fall 2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on February 14, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Documents to be uploaded with the application need to have the following information included:
  • Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications listed above.
  • Resume or curriculum vitae detailing education and professional experience.
  • One-page teaching philosophy (teaching statement).
  • Official or Unofficial transcripts showing at least nine (9) graduate-level semester credits in mathematics. A verification of educational background will be conducted.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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