Montana State University
Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Montana State University, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Technical 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
Working Title: Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)Brief Position Overview: The MSU English Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in writing courses.Faculty Tenure Track: NoPosition Number: 4A6508Department: College of Letters & ScienceAppointment Type: Contract TermContract Term: SemesterSemester: Fall or SpringFTE: VariesBenefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)Salary: Salary is dependent on the 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.Duties and Responsibilities: Typically, instructors teach WRIT 221-Technical WritingRequired Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:A master’s degree in English, Professional or Technical Writing, or a closely-related fieldSuccessful experience teaching writing, especially technical or professional writingDemonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the departmentPreferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:Degree focus and teaching experience in Technical WritingProfessional experience as a technical writerCommitment to supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environmentThe Successful Candidate Will:Demonstrate a commitment to teaching toward program-wide student learning outcomesBring innovative, real-world technical writing genres to classroom practicesPossess a willingness to participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instructionMaintain confidentiality of records and informationPossess the ability to teach in a diverse university community and have the potential to help students from diverse backgrounds succeedPosition 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.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 Department: 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.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.Number of Vacancies: Multiple PositionsDesired Start Date: Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.Special Instructions: 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.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.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.Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred QualificationsCurriculum VitaeCover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications
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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
Working Title: Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)Brief Position Overview: The MSU English Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in writing courses.Faculty Tenure Track: NoPosition Number: 4A6508Department: College of Letters & ScienceAppointment Type: Contract TermContract Term: SemesterSemester: Fall or SpringFTE: VariesBenefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)Salary: Salary is dependent on the 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.Duties and Responsibilities: Typically, instructors teach WRIT 221-Technical WritingRequired Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:A master’s degree in English, Professional or Technical Writing, or a closely-related fieldSuccessful experience teaching writing, especially technical or professional writingDemonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the departmentPreferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:Degree focus and teaching experience in Technical WritingProfessional experience as a technical writerCommitment to supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environmentThe Successful Candidate Will:Demonstrate a commitment to teaching toward program-wide student learning outcomesBring innovative, real-world technical writing genres to classroom practicesPossess a willingness to participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instructionMaintain confidentiality of records and informationPossess the ability to teach in a diverse university community and have the potential to help students from diverse backgrounds succeedPosition 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.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 Department: 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.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.Number of Vacancies: Multiple PositionsDesired Start Date: Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.Special Instructions: 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.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.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.Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred QualificationsCurriculum VitaeCover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications
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