Demo

Photonics & Laser Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Bozeman, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2025
Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24048 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Sarah Maki

(406) 994-6234

sarah.maki1@montana.edu

Classification Title Instructor Working Title Photonics & Laser Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool) Brief Position Overview

Gallatin College seeks non-tenure track faculty for the Photonics & Laser Technology program.

Faculty Tenure Track No Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track Position Number 4A6789 Department Gallatin College Division Gallatin College Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled) Contract Term Semester Semester Fall & Spring If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination FTE Dependent on work load units. Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651) Salary $1,300 per credit Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Gallatin College seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions.

The department or program search committees or hiring authority will review and evaluate the submitted application materials. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the non-tenure track faculty hiring pool.

Gallatin College values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. Gallatin College recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Duties and Responsibilities

Gallatin College seeks course instructors to teach in Bozeman in one or more of the following specialty areas:

  • Electronics
  • Optics/Lasers/Photonics

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

  • Academic degree in Physics, Engineering or related fields
  • Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

  • Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering
  • Prior teaching experience
  • Understanding of the two-year college mission
  • Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity

The Successful Candidate Will

  • Work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals
  • Possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Gallatin College Montana State University
  • Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.

  • Faculty – Gallatin College – Any position more than .5 FTE MAY BE eligible for benefits as outlined in the policies of the Montana Two-Year College Faculty Association (MTYCFA), Montana State University, the Montana University System or the AFMSU Non Tenure Track Collective Bargaining Agreements.

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

Normal classroom environment.

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

Students completing the AAS in Photonics and Laser Technology will learn the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Technicians will be instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems. This training will prepare students to become technicians who work on products or devices in manufacturing, communications, defense, homeland security, medical, information technology, energy, environmental monitoring, lighting, displays, and entertainment. This Associate of Applied Science in Photonics and Laser Technology (AAS PLT) will prepare students for entry level employment as a photonics or photonics-related technician.

The Department

To enhance educational opportunity, Gallatin College offers developmental coursework, transfer degrees and workforce certificates.

High quality instruction, small class sizes, and out-of-class academic support are hallmarks of Gallatin College MSU.

The College

Gallatin College MSU is Southwest Montana’s two-year college, offering associate degrees and one- and two- year professional certificates. Gallatin College complements the four-year programs at Montana State University and ensures access to workforce development that promotes a vibrant local economy.

Posting Detail Information

Number Of Vacancies Multiple Desired Start Date Review Of Applications Will Be On a Continual Basis And Will Continue Until The Position(s) Are Filled. Applicants Will Be Notified If Their Application Is Being Retained In The Hiring Pool For Up To Two Years. Position End Date (if Temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications Will Be

Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

Appointments may be on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple weeks, a semester or an academic year, depending on the specific needs of the department or program. Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught and duration.

EEO 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Salary : $1,300

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Photonics & Laser Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Photonics & Laser Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$80,614 - $128,927
Income Estimation: 
$74,048 - $101,143
Income Estimation: 
$70,620 - $94,639
Income Estimation: 
$91,114 - $126,315
Income Estimation: 
$99,598 - $128,732
Income Estimation: 
$49,658 - $99,383
Income Estimation: 
$63,454 - $101,244
Income Estimation: 
$53,080 - $99,161
Income Estimation: 
$87,640 - $113,243
Income Estimation: 
$77,897 - $116,523
Income Estimation: 
$58,836 - $114,477
Income Estimation: 
$78,505 - $123,619
Income Estimation: 
$62,419 - $116,975
Income Estimation: 
$99,237 - $145,250
Income Estimation: 
$89,983 - $135,892
Income Estimation: 
$71,814 - $130,403
Income Estimation: 
$96,258 - $169,043
Income Estimation: 
$82,030 - $177,506
Income Estimation: 
$121,624 - $187,737
Income Estimation: 
$112,235 - $184,757
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Hired Organization Address Bozeman, MT Full Time
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26179 For questions regarding this position, plea...
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Hired Organization Address Bozeman, MT Full Time
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25080 For questions regarding this position, please...
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Hired Organization Address Bozeman, MT Full Time
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26209 For questions regarding this position, plea...
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Hired Organization Address Bozeman, MT Full Time
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26208 For questions regarding this position, plea...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Photonics & Laser Technology Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool) jobs in the Bozeman, MT area that may be a better fit.

Construction Trades Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement, Bozeman, MT

Culinary Arts Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Gallatin College (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement, Bozeman, MT

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!