American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Position Details

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 (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration. The department or program search committees or hiring authority will review and evaluate the submitted application materials. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the non-tenure track faculty hiring pool. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple weeks, a semester or an academic year, depending on the specific needs of the department/program. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching on-campus or online courses.
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students.
• Developing curriculum and/or course development.
• Participating in weekly faculty meetings.
• Meting 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.

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.
• Have the ability to mentor and inspire students from all backgrounds.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
• Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Have the potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.

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 – Any position that is .5 FTE or more is 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. Any position less than .5 FTE is not represented by the Union and is not required to pay dues. If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status of this position could be impacted. Exceptions: Anyone having successfully completed a PEI exam or any faculty working in Extension are exempt from the Union.