Writing Instructor

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title
Writing Instructor

Brief

Position Overview
The primary responsibility of the person holding this position will be to provide quality instruction in a variety of undergraduate writing courses as part of the City College General Education Department. Reporting to the department chair and supervised by the dean of the college, the Writing faculty will also support the mission, purpose, and goals of City College at Montana State University Billings.

Responsibilities include delivering courses and teaching up to 30 credits for the academic year of General Education Department specific and department-related coursework, collaborating with peer department instructors to ensure courses and curriculum meet student and business needs, providing academic advising of program students as necessary, and assisting with retention and resource development activities.

Faculty Tenure Track
No

Faculty Rank
Non-Tenured

Position Number
6A0834

Department
Related/General Ed Department

Division
City College

Appointment Type
Faculty

Contract Term
Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union Affiliation
MTYCFA

FTE
1.0

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Compensation
Bi-Weekly

Salary
Salary commensurate with education, experience and subject to the collective bargaining agreement.

Contract Type
MUS

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type
Open

Position Details

General Statement
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

Sick Leave - Earned per Contract Rate
Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

General
• Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.
• Committed to continuous quality improvement. Teaching
• Prepare and teach assigned courses in curriculum.
• Facilitate the learning process that creates a safe non-threatening climate which supports learning across the curriculum.
• Participate in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet program outcomes.
• Teach up to 30 credit hours per year online and onsite in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Teach various writing courses, including, but not limited to, WRIT
101:
College Writing I, WRIT
121:
Intro to Technical Writing and WRIT
122:
Intro to Business Writing
• Teach corequisite or "enhanced" courses
• Collaborate with related programs regarding their needs for writing curriculum
• Support student success including office hours and advising.
• Improve and refine curriculum and course content to meet the needs of changing student populations.
• Assess student learning at the course, program, and institutional level. Service
• Includes University service by participating in committees and activities as appropriate to position.
• Serve on committees, task force(s), and special projects contributing to the growth of the Program, City College, and Montana State University Billings. Scholarly Activities
• Maintain appropriate certifications and licenses.
• Maintain proficiency in teaching and specialty expertise.
• Maintain expertise in discipline.
• Attend selected professional development activities.
• Maintain currency in writing education through the review of relevant journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to include existing and emerging technologies, including underlying educational principles. QUALITIES:
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting under-prepared students
• Strong communication skills, both…