Description
Instructor of Business in Farm and Ranch
Department: Business & Technology
Position: Instructor or Assistant Professor of Business, Non-Tenure Track
- Full-time (10-month)
Wage: Negotiable within the range established in the CBA (starting at $47,000 for the rank of Instructor
Union Affiliation: MFPE
Starting Date: August 1, 2026
Posting Date: October 13, 2025
Benefits Include:
• Insurance package,
• Mandatory retirement plan,
• Dependent partial tuition waiver,
• Faculty/staff tuition waiver
• Wellness program:
• Pro-rated annual and sick leave
The Department of Business at the University of Montana Western is seeking a faculty member who is a student-centered, passionate, and collaborative educator. We are looking to hire an Instructor (non-tenure track) of Business for the Bachelor of Science Farm and Ranch Management degree. We are seeking someone that can teach animal science, livestock feeding and nutrition, animal reproduction, agriculture plant science, agriculture technology, and soil and water management.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a teaching approach that is compatible with Montana Western's mission and scheduling model. This model, where students take and faculty teach a single eighteen-day course at a time, is the mission of the campus and an unparalleled opportunity for a talented and creative educator. Montana Western is the only public university offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. The X1 model engages students and faculty in actively exploring the knowledge, purposes, and authentic disciplinary practices of every field of study through experiential learning environments where students take an active role in their own learning. Montana Western's faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students and assisting them in the transition from university life to their professional careers.
Faculty teaching responsibilities for the non-tenure track position include teaching four blocks (16 credits) per semester. The non-tenure track teaching position does not require any additional committee, advising or scholarly productivity.
Requirements
- Hold a master's degree in Agricultural related field or Agricultural Education.
- Previous teaching experience preferred. Candidates will have demonstrated effective leadership, the ability to work collegially with others.
- Have a minimum of three years of documented work experience in a non-academic setting such as agriculture business or an agriculture farm and ranch setting.
- Montana or similar expertise and experience in managing farm and ranch operations is preferred.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately.
A complete application Includes:
1.
Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable.
2.
Curriculum Vitae/Detailed Resume
3.
Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire)
4.
Professional References - names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Review of applications will begin January 26, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled. Inquiries can be made to David Schuett (david.schuett@umwestern.edu).
*All application materials should be submitted as a single PDF file. Teaching evaluations may be requested later. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
The University and Dillon Area
The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits, and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western's faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.