What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director - Foundational Education position at Montana State University?
Gallatin College at Montana State University (MSU) is Southwest Montana’s two-year college, offering associate degrees and one-year professional certificates. Gallatin College complements the four-year programs at MSU and ensures access to workforce development that promotes a vibrant local economy. Gallatin College strongly supports open access, affordability and responsiveness to local needs.
The mission of Gallatin College is to provide a comprehensive, accessible, responsive, student-centered learning environment that facilitates and supports the achievement of individuals’ professional and personal goals, and enhances the development of Montana’s citizens, communities and economy. Foundational Education at Gallatin College plays a critical role in access and affordability for Montana students.
The mission of Gallatin College is to provide a comprehensive, accessible, responsive, student-centered learning environment that facilitates and supports the achievement of individuals’ professional and personal goals, and enhances the development of Montana’s citizens, communities and economy. Foundational Education at Gallatin College plays a critical role in access and affordability for Montana students.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Hire and supervise all AA/AS faculty, up to 30 part-time, and one tenured faculty.
- Support Developmental Math and Writing Humanities department chairs in hiring NTT faculty.
- In alignment with the Associate Dean and Department Chairs, Supervise the Tenure and Tenure Track Faculty in AA/AS and Developmental Math and Writing.
- In collaboration with Department Chairs, schedule and maintain courses and classrooms, and labs for all AA/AS and Developmental Education offerings.
- In alignment with the Student Success team, participate in student orientation and advising.
- Data tracking and creating institutional data reports for responsible programs.
- Collaborates with Associate Dean in planning and developing faculty orientations, and professional development/training.
- College admin responsibilities (data tracking/creating ‘institutional’ data reports)
- Liaison contact for MSU on all student transfer projects, core content, and grant activities that are appropriate.
- In alignment the leadership team develops new courses, curriculum, outcomes, and relevant assessments in program area.
- Performs annual reviews for tenure and tenure track faculty.
- Collaborates with Associate Dean for program evaluation and assessments of AA/AS and Developmental Math and Writing.
- In partnership with Associate Dean develops and implements training for Gallatin College NTT faculty.
- Maintain and organize annual meetings with an AA/AS advisory group that provides feedback on college outcomes and vision.
- Participates on the MSU CORE committee and other GC/MSU committees as directed.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Master’s Degree in related field.
- Demonstrated experience in higher education curriculum development and course oversight.
- 5 years’ teaching experience in higher education
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- PhD or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience supervising Tenure Track and Non-Tenure Track Faculty.
- Experience in Program Evaluation and Review.
- Experience with developmental education delivery.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Support two-year education that meets high academic standards.
- Maintain effective attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands.
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues, college partners, faculty/staff, and outside collaborators.
- Communicate the vision and growth trajectory of the Gallatin College AA/AS and Developmental Education programs and enlist the resources available to complete that vision.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
- Evening work schedules and hours are occasionally required to oversee evening faculty.
- Special events and work during those special events will be required.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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 accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
At the conclusion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on May 4, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
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.
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.
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.