Job Information
Montana State University Extension Instructor - Forest Stewardship Program (Missoula, MT) in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 23049
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Peter Kolb
peter.kolb@mso.umt.edu
Classification Title Instructor
Working Title Extension Instructor - Forest Stewardship Program (Missoula, MT)
Brief Position Overview
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4B0150
Department Extension Forestry
Division Extension
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $42,000 - $51,000 per year annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Forest Stewardship Program is a part of the MSU Extension Forestry Program, which is housed in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, Missoula, Montana. The FSP Coordinator is administratively responsible to the Extension Forestry Specialist and is a full-time professional position with Montana State University Extension. This position is grant-funded through an annual grant from the Montana DNRC .
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and management of the forest landowner planning workshop curriculum.
Plan, staff, facilitate and instruct forest stewardship workshops.
Identify, hire, train and supervise stewardship workshop advisors.
Develop, enhance and/or modify curricula as needed. Work with the MSU Extension Forestry Specialist to develop an on-line Forest Stewardship program.
Work with multi-constituent Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, and Natural Resources and Conservation Service representatives.
Develop and manage annual budget.
Record program results into national data base.
Cooperate with MSU Extension agents and specialists, and University system faculty, and natural resources agencies and associations.
Assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies.
Comply with all Extension federal, state, university and grant reporting requirements.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or closely related field.
Significant practical forestry field experience.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of interests and constituents.
Experience developing and conducting educational programs.
Demonstrated ability in using computer platforms with general word processing, GIS , graphic design and database applications.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s Degree.
Grant writing experience.
Experience and/or training in team-teaching.
Experience and/or training in management and/or supervision.
Experience working with adult audiences/private landowners.
The Successful Candidate Will
The successful candidate will possess excellent human relations skills; evidence of good judgment; flexibility and innovativeness in order to respond to the changing needs of clientele and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. The successful candidate will also have a familiarity with multi-cultural and different socioeconomic audiences, an interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position requires extensive travel across the state of Montana. A state vehicle is available for use. Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points), or have other reliable means of transportation. Do NOT send a copy of the driver’s license.
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
This position participates in forest plan reviews that requires moving about on difficult forested terrain.
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
The Forest Stewardship Program is a part of the MSU Extension Forestry Program, which is housed in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, Missoula, Montana. The FSP Coordinator is administratively responsible to the Extension Forestry Specialist and is a full-time professional position with Montana State University Extension. This position is grant-funded through an annual grant from the Montana DNRC .
Montana has a forest resource of 22.4 million acres. An estimated 30,000 non-industrial (family) forest landowners that own more than 10 acres of forested land account for 3.5 million acres of productive forest across Montana. The Montana Forest Stewardship Program is in its 32nd year of providing educational workshops that assist landowners in learning about the natural resources on their property. This is accomplished through 4-5 three-day workshops every year that include 2-days of classroom education, a week during which landowners inventorying their forested property and a final classroom day where they develop their management plan with the assistance of stewardship advisors. A well-developed classroom and video curriculum has been developed as a template or this program.
The Department
The College
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date May 1, 2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on June 20, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity 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.
Montana State University 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 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. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; recruitment@montana.edu .
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.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html