Instructor of Film Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Instructor of Film Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Review of applications will be on a continual basis until the position(s) are filled. Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26050

Position Number: 4A6166

Department: School of Film and Photography

Division: College of Arts & Architecture

Appointment Type: Contract

Contract Term: Academic Year

Semester: Fall or Spring

FTE: Varies

Benefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources)

Salary: Commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Recruitment Type: Open

The School of Film & Photography seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable instruction in the School’s Film Option: film and related media studies, film production, industry, acting, directing, scriptwriting, production management, science communication, wildlife and nature filmmaking, and digital media.

Instructors are needed to teach classes depending upon need and available funding. Appointments are on a part‑time basis and vary in duration (a few weeks, a semester, or an academic year). Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration.

Applicants are expected to:

• Teach in‑person or online courses with availability on campus.
• Advising, evaluating, and assisting students and/or faculty.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the academic success of students.

• Terminal academic degree in a relevant field or comparable professional experience.
• Demonstrable skills appropriate to the specific course(s).
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging students and colleagues within and outside the department.

• Significant record of accomplishment related to the desired teaching area(s).
• Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment.

• Mentor and inspire a broad student body.
• Have effective interpersonal skills, including collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Any position with 0.5 FTE or greater is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Positions below 0.5 FTE are not represented by the Union and are not required to pay dues. If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status may be impacted. Exceptions: faculty who have successfully completed a PEI exam or who work in Extension are exempt from the Union.

Non‑Tenure Track Faculty may be a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.

• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional documents may be submitted with the application.

Please indicate your specific areas of teaching interest. (Open Ended Question)

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. 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.

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