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Montana State University Billings Fixed Term Instructor - Construction Management/Construction Technology in Billings, Montana

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!The following are reasons why you should join our team:•Work-life balance•Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday•Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.•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.•Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths•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 pathReporting to the department chair and supervised by the dean of the college, the Tenure-Track Construction faculty will support the mission, purpose, and goals of City College at Montana State University Billings. Responsibilities include teaching up to 30 credits for the academic year of program specific and program related coursework, collaborating with peer program instructors to ensure courses and curriculum meet student and business needs, academic advising of program students, retention and resource development activities, as well as delivering courses and teaching.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:•A faculty member with expertise and experience in the construction field is critical to the sustainability and development of the construction management program.•This instructor will be expected to participate in ongoing outcomes assessment.•This instructor will be expected to deliver instruction for the Construction Management and Construction Technology programs.•This faculty member will participate in student advising.•In order to recruit and retain our students, this full-time faculty member holds a key position within the department and will be expected to participate in efforts to continually improve the delivery of programs and services for all constituencies served by the college.•This faculty member will work with the Program Advisory Council to evaluate the program curriculum, and to propose curriculum changes to meet industry and student needs.•All faculty are expected to maintain a commitment to improvement of all services, programs, procedures, and interactions that employees have with students, family members, staff, faculty members, community partners, colleagues, and guests.Education Required:•AAS in Construction Management, with BSLS, BA, BAS or BS in appropriate field or Minimum BA, BAS or BS in Education or applicable experience with teaching experience at a secondary, post-secondary or trade school.Experience Required:•5 years of work experience in the field.Education Preferred:•Master’s Degree in appropriate field.QUALITIES: Required•Strong written and oral communication skills.•Highly proficient in multiple computer applications including MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to effectively execute multiple tasks using these software platforms as well as provide instruction in their use and application.•High level of comfort in the digital environment across multiple specialized software platforms. Software platforms utilized in the classroom and lab environment include, but are not necessarily limited to, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, RS Means Online, Procore, OnScreen Takeoff, QuickEye Viewer, and others. Proficiency with these platforms, and other similar software packages needs to extend to the ability to provide instruction in their use and application.•Strong general construction work experience across multiple phases and types of construction including both vertical and horizontal construction, new and remodel, commercial and residential, public and private. Ability to design, plan, and execute appropriate hands-on lab projects demonstrating and providing practice in all phases of building construction from site work and concrete to framing, roughins, and interior and exterior finishing.•Maintain a properly equipped and appropriately supplied lab for up to 40 students, including maintaining tools and small equipment, purchasing and stocking consumables, and estimating and scheduling project materials. Ensure safe operation of the construction lab, including compliance with all necessary safety standards.•Expertise and experience with CSI Master Format, AIA and AGC standard form templates, typical estimating and bidding practice, and other aspects of construction projects through the planning, preconstruction, construction, closeout, and warranty phases of projects.•Strong business management background with ability to provide appropriate instruction in same. This includes confidence with business management and accounting/bookkeeping platforms such as Quickbooks. Familiarity with multiple versions and applications including both desktop and cloud-based versions and Basic through Enterprise levels.•Demonstrated commitment to continual quality improvement processes, with strong analytical skills and ability to use effective self-reflection and available data to make informed and appropriate decisions regarding program execution.•Educational background in instructional methodology is required or requires course enrollment after employment.•MT Driver’s License with insurable driving record.QUALITIES: Preferred•Construction law experience and/or contract compliance expertise.•PMI Project Management training and certifications - PMP, PMI-CP, CAPM, or other.•Experience with additional digital tools such as BIM and CAD platforms.•Experience teaching construction and/or management courses at a two-year technical or community college.•Experience teaching blended courses or online courses.•Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and partnerships with local/regional construction industry and business leaders and organizations.•First Aid and/or CPR training.•OSHA training/certifications.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:•Ability to safely operate construction tools and equipment and provide instruction in multiple phases of construction. Includes ability to work at heights and/or on ladders or scaffolding.•Requires sufficient mobility to work in a college with hands-on programs and operations, operate office equipment, able to lift, push or pull at least 50 lbs., and occasional heavy lifting, up to 100 lbs.•Work requires extended periods of standing, including walking, climbing, bending, and lifting.•Ability to work around materials typically found on construction worksites, including occasional exposure to potentially hazardous substances and dusty or noisy environments.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.Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htmTO APPLY: https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7100

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