Teaching Assistant Professor, Davidson Honors College

Description

The University of Montana, Davidson Honors College, invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. The position will serve as the Program Director taking administrative lead for the interdisciplinary, campus-wide Climate Change Studies (CCS) minor.

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach two courses for Climate Change Studies and the Davidson Honors College each semester
• Coordinate experiential learning activities (e.g. research, internships, field experiences, etc.) and mentoring students capstone and independent studies
• Work strategically with campus partners to manage CCS curriculum, including course/program development and review, instruction, curricular change, student recruitment, public relations, and program assessment
• Manage CCS course scheduling, catalog updates, and related admin systems
• Advise and register students interested in the CCS minor; tracking student enrollment, progress, completion and outcomes
• Review and maintain Degree Works; approve student applications for the minor
• Manage program website, social media, advising and recruitment materials
• Collaborate with UM Foundation staff on fundraising efforts, scholarship distribution, and pursuing other external funding opportunities
• Convene and facilitate the work of the Climate Change Studies steering committee
• Represent CCS with DHC administrative team
• Oversee the CCS operating budget
• Support co-curricular programming, including the annual Climate Change Symposium and the Climate Response Club

About the Davidson Honors College and Climate Change Studies

Davidson Honors College

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About the University of Montana

UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 10,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.

 

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

 

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Position Details

Non-Tenurable Faculty: Davidson Honors College

Title: Teaching Assistant Professor (Clinical Faculty)

Schedule: Full time 0.8FTE, academic year position

Salary: $48,000- $60,000

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities include a minimum of two 3-credit courses per semester, in addition to supervising practicums and applied learning experiences

Qualifications

• Master's degree in field related to climate change studies
• Record of excellence in higher education teaching and demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary undergraduate teaching
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to advise undergraduate students and support academic and professional development
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
• Demonstrated organizational, management, and leadership skills
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies relevant to teaching, advising, and program administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experie