College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Job at Montana State U

College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement is seeking qualified individuals to join a pool of non-tenure-track instructors for writing courses. This is a pooled, part-time, non-tenure track appointment.

Position Details

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24087. For questions regarding this position, please contact: 406-994-3768; english@montana.edu

Classification Title: Instructor. Working Title: College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool).

Appointment Type: Non-Tenure Track (Pooled). Contract Term: Semester (Fall or Spring). If other, specify From date / End date. Union Affiliation: Contact HR for Determination. FTE: Varies. Benefits Eligible: Depends on FTE. Salary: Dependent on number of courses taught. Contract Type: LOA. Recruitment Type: Open.

Position Details

General Statement: Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions. Instructors are needed to teach classes depending upon need and available funding. Applications are accepted on a continual basis and will be maintained in pool for two years.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Typically, instructors teach WRIT 101: College Writing I, WRIT 201: College Writing II.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• A master’s degree in English or closely-related field.
• Successful experience teaching college composition.
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Degree focus in rhetoric, professional writing, and/or writing pedagogy.
• Commitment to supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching toward program-wide student learning outcomes applicable to the courses they are assigned to teach.
• Participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Possess the ability to teach in a diverse university community and help students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• The position may be represented by AFMSU as a union position depending on duties and assignment.
• Other information regarding union status and eligibility as applicable.

Posting/Review Details: Applications are accepted on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

EEO Statement: Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU provides accommodation for known disabilities; to request an accommodation, contact Human Resources.