The University of Montana - Dillon, MT
posted 25 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Dillon, MT
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services
About the position
The University of Montana Western is seeking a non-tenure-track instructor for a one-year sabbatical replacement in Environmental Sustainability. This position focuses on engaging undergraduate students through immersive, field-based learning experiences, utilizing the unique Experience One scheduling model. The successful candidate will teach a mix of lower and upper-level courses, fostering a student-centered educational environment that emphasizes experiential learning and project-based work.
Responsibilities
- Teach a mix of lower and upper-level environmental sustainability courses.
- Utilize the Experience One immersion scheduling model to engage students in field and project learning.
- Provide authentic practice in environmental sustainability for undergraduate students.
- Develop and propose new courses in environmental sustainability as needed.
- Mentor and inspire students in their transition from university to professional careers.
Requirements
- MS in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Ecology or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate project-based learning using the Experience One scheduling model.
- Commitment to experiential learning and innovative undergraduate education.
Nice-to-haves
- Doctorate/ABD in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Ecology or a related field (preferred).
- Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Benefits
- Insurance package
- Mandatory retirement plan
- Dependent partial tuition waiver
- Faculty/staff tuition waiver
- Employee Assistance Program (Wellness program)
