Montana State University
College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Montana State University, Elliston, Virginia, United States, 24087
College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
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 Information
Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 24087Working Title: College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)Department: College of Letters & ScienceAppointment Type: Contract TermSemester: Fall or SpringFTE: VariesBenefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)Salary: Salary is dependent on number of courses taughtContract Type: LOARecruitment 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. Applications are accepted on a continual basis and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, depending on the specific needs of the department/program. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration. We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.Duties and Responsibilities
Typically, instructors teach WRIT 101: College Writing I, WRIT 201: College Writing IIRequired Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
A master’s degree in English or closely-related field.Successful experience teaching college compositionDemonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the departmentPreferred 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.Possess a willingness to participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instruction.Maintain confidentiality of records and information.Possess the ability teach in a diverse university community and have potential to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed.Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit. Non-Tenure Track Faculty positions are represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU may choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU or by emailing AFSMU. 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
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 English curriculum at Montana State University is a rich and challenging program taught by faculty who are highly qualified as scholars and teachers of literature, writing, and language, as well as winners of many awards for teaching excellence and scholarly achievement. Students in English are expected to become skilled readers and writers through the study of language and literature. The program encourages students in the pleasures of rigorous, thoughtful reading, writing, and thinking. Students will gain knowledge of literature from various cultures and eras, especially British and American literature, both canonical and emergent; demonstrate an understanding of critical approaches to the study of literature; and become aware of the relationship between culture and literary studies. Students in the teaching option in addition will learn about methods of teaching English and give promise of excellence in secondary teaching. As a strong pre-professional major, English prepares students for entry into a number of graduate fields, including English, law, and library science, as well as for careers in teaching, journalism, public relations, management, and technical or professional writing.The College
The College of Letters and Science (L&S), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences. Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. L&S is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. L&S is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.
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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 Information
Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 24087Working Title: College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)Department: College of Letters & ScienceAppointment Type: Contract TermSemester: Fall or SpringFTE: VariesBenefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)Salary: Salary is dependent on number of courses taughtContract Type: LOARecruitment 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. Applications are accepted on a continual basis and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, depending on the specific needs of the department/program. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration. We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.Duties and Responsibilities
Typically, instructors teach WRIT 101: College Writing I, WRIT 201: College Writing IIRequired Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
A master’s degree in English or closely-related field.Successful experience teaching college compositionDemonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the departmentPreferred 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.Possess a willingness to participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instruction.Maintain confidentiality of records and information.Possess the ability teach in a diverse university community and have potential to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed.Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit. Non-Tenure Track Faculty positions are represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU may choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU or by emailing AFSMU. 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
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 English curriculum at Montana State University is a rich and challenging program taught by faculty who are highly qualified as scholars and teachers of literature, writing, and language, as well as winners of many awards for teaching excellence and scholarly achievement. Students in English are expected to become skilled readers and writers through the study of language and literature. The program encourages students in the pleasures of rigorous, thoughtful reading, writing, and thinking. Students will gain knowledge of literature from various cultures and eras, especially British and American literature, both canonical and emergent; demonstrate an understanding of critical approaches to the study of literature; and become aware of the relationship between culture and literary studies. Students in the teaching option in addition will learn about methods of teaching English and give promise of excellence in secondary teaching. As a strong pre-professional major, English prepares students for entry into a number of graduate fields, including English, law, and library science, as well as for careers in teaching, journalism, public relations, management, and technical or professional writing.The College
The College of Letters and Science (L&S), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences. Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. L&S is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. L&S is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.
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