Job description

The College of Education, Health, and Human Development is conducting a search for a faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank with expertise in Multicultural Education projected to begin Fall Semester 2023. The faculty member will contribute to the preparation of P-12 teacher candidates and professionals to work effectively and responsibly with diverse individuals, schools, families, and communities. As a tenure-track instructional position located within the Department of Education, this faculty appointment is comprised of 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals and groups; have extensive experience partnering with schools, families, and communities; possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

Because increasing the diversity of the educational profession is one of our strategic priorities, women and underrepresented minorities in the field of multicultural education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in multicultural education.
Provide mentorship and field supervision to students in community-based and public school placements.
Conduct innovative research in a specialized area of interest in multicultural education.
Participate in outreach and service activities to the university and citizens of Montana.

We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
The successful candidate will have an Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education, or equivalent, with depth of study and research in the foundations of multicultural education, social justice education, cultural studies in education, and/or a closely related critical discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if they will complete degree requirements by August 2023.
Demonstrated potential for successful teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarship (e.g., publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national or international conferences) that contributes to the field of multicultural education and/or teacher preparation.
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Sustained engagement with culturally sustaining and revitalizing pedagogy, community-embedded partnerships, equity and social justice education, and/or bilingual/multilingual education.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience with classroom teaching in K-12 contexts or equivalent.
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 students, particularly Indigenous students and/or schools serving predominantly American Indian students.
Experience working with bilingual/multilingual individuals and/or preparing K-12 teachers for working with bilingual/multilingual students.
Experience collaborating with cross-sector education stakeholders (i.e., practitioners, community members, policymakers, researchers, etc.).
Experience serving on graduate student thesis or dissertation committees.

The Successful Candidate Will
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate a commitment to the integration of teaching, research, and service.
Articulate a cohesive research agenda in multicultural education.
Work effectively with a diverse population of learners and constituents in the College of Education, Health and Human Development, Montana State University, and the state of Montana to promote human well-being.
Contribute to the mission of Montana State University and be responsible for providing service to the department, college, university, professional, and public communities.

The candidate must be capable of teaching and communicating with colleagues and students via electronic and digital modalities and have knowledge and/or experience in various teaching modalities including face-to-face, online synchronous or asynchronous, and blended learning.

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
Curriculum & Instruction/Teacher Education

The Department
Education

The College
Montana State University (MSU), and the College of Education, Health, and Human Development, are located on the traditional and contemporary homelands of many Indigenous Nations, including the Shoshone, Blackfeet, Salish, Crow, Nez Perce, and Lakota. MSU is a Research 1 institution and one of the most prominent universities in the intermountain west. The university is home to the new American Indian Hall, the Center for Bilingual and Multicultural Education, and numerous programs and faculty committed to (re)centering Indigenous knowledges and advancing relational, participatory, and community-engaged scholarship. MSU’s Department of Education is home to the state’s largest educator preparation program and offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs. Montana has long been viewed as a leader in Indigenous education, in part because of its constitutional mandate to ensure “Indian Education for All.” Today, 12 federally recognized Indigenous Nations are located in Montana, and the state is home to the largest number of tribal colleges in the country. Several internationally recognized equity-centered and conservation-oriented nonprofit organizations are located in Bozeman, which is one of the gateway communities to Yellowstone National Park. Bozeman is well-known for its access to year-round outdoor recreation and its art and cultural opportunities. The town has been recognized as one of the best places to live by Travel and Leisure, Outside, and Money magazines, and MSU’s Rendezvous Dining Hall has been recognized as one of the best dining halls in the country.
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date

Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on March 17th, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions
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. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html.

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. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html.

MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html.

FLSA Details
FLSA Determination

FLSA Status Exempt

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