Adjunct Faculty for AY 26 (Fall '25, Spring '26& Summer '26)

About the role

Montana Tech is establishing a pool of adjunct instructors to plan and teach courses in various degree and certificate program areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses during the times and dates specified by the academic schedule;
• Design, develop and assess curriculum;
• Provide a course syllabus for each class, every semester;
• Timely and accurate assessment feedback to students;
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate students' progress;
• Maintain related student records, evaluations, and progress reports;
• Consult with other college faculty and staff on issues relevant to students' success and retention;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness and learning outcome measures related to courses;
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students;
• Adapt to changing teaching schedules and situations (on campus, online, hybrid, etc.) as required by program;
• Effectively use computer applications where appropriate, including learning management systems;
• Incorporate pedagogies that support best learning practices;
• Work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences;
• Demonstrate respect for others;
• Other related duties as assigned and required

Essential Attributes

• Collaborative work skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Commitment to interdisciplinary learning;
• Commitment to pluralism and the ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace and educational environment;
• High level of energy, creativity, and motivation to design and implement effective teaching and learning practices;
• Tolerance for ambiguity and change;
• Experience in facilitating the success of individuals representing a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds;
• Experience with non-traditional teaching methods

Minimum Required Qualification

A Master's degree in subject area is required. For some disciplines, alternate credentials may be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years teaching at the post-secondary level;
• Experience with course design;
• Experience with online and/or hybrid instruction;
• Experience or interest in the development of new STEM curriculum;
• Experience or interest in working closely with instructors from various technical fields to contextualize instruction.