Assistant/Associate Professor of Ed Foundations / Accreditation
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
- Sick Leave – Earned per Contract Rate
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
- Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
- Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education. ABD candidates are also eligible but must be completed with their degree within 18 months of hire
• Evidence of successful teaching in a higher education setting
• Experience teaching in a P-12 setting for at least 3 years
• Evidence of potential for scholarly activity
• Evidence of commitment to diversity and inclusivity
• Experience with analyzing and working with large data sets
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with state and national accreditation
• Evidence of experience with data management software
• Specialized knowledge in the field of education foundations
• Experience working with a diverse range of adult and young adult learners
• Familiarity with supporting students in using the Common Core aligned State Standards
Special Requirements:
Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.
This Position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.
Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu .
Responding to a plea from Montana citizens for an institution of higher education in central or eastern Montana, Eastern Montana State Normal School, was established March 12, 1927. Now, Montana State University Billings’ College of Education is recognized as the regional leader in the preparation of Literacy Specialists and Special Education teachers. The Educator Preparation Program at Montana State University Billings is accredited by the Montana State Board of Public Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers as well as school counselors at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College of Education also offers degrees in Reading, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction/Initial Licensure, and Interdisciplinary Studies at the master’s degree level. Interested individuals can obtain more information about the College of Education at https://www.msubillings.edu/coe/
