American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.Review of applications will be 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.Position InformationAnnouncement Number:

FAC - VA - 24113Working Title:

American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)Brief Position Overview:

The American Studies Program seeks instructors to teach American Studies courses on an as needed basis. The courses may be on-campus or online.Faculty Tenure Track:

NoDepartment:

American StudiesDivision:

College of Letters & ScienceAppointment Type:

Contract Term Semester (Fall or Spring)FTE:

VariesBenefits Eligible:

Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualificationsRecruitment Type:

OpenGeneral 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.Duties and Responsibilities:Teaching on-campus or online courses.Advising, evaluating, and assisting students.Participating in weekly faculty meetings.Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section.Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:Master’s Degree in American Studies or a related field.Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:Experience teaching American Studies courses at a college or University level.The Successful Candidate Will:Have the ability to relate to first-year students and to develop classroom rapport with students.The ability to mentor and inspire a diverse student body.Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.Take initiative and work well independently.The potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.Dedication to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.The Program:

This is an interdisciplinary program that draws on faculty in multiple disciplines. American Studies faculty and students work closely with the Center for Western Lands and Peoples.The Department:

The College of Letters & Science offers students an excellent liberal arts education in nearly 50 majors and 25 minors.Number of Vacancies:

Multiple PositionsApplications will be:

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled.Diversity Statement:

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.

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