American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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Position Details

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24113.

Contact:
Susan Kollin,
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Brief

Position Overview

The American Studies Program seeks instructors to teach American Studies courses on an as needed basis. The courses may be on‑campus or online.

General Statement

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 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.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

• Teach on‑campus or online courses.
• Advise, evaluate and assist students.
• Develop curriculum and/or courses.
• Participate in weekly faculty meetings.
• Meet regularly with, collaborate with, and evaluate 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.
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

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 develop classroom rapport with students.
• Mentor and inspire a diverse student body.
• Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Possess the potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.
• Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.
• Dedicate to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

Position

Special Requirements / Additional Information

The position 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 0.5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU must begin paying either membership dues or representation fees within thirty (30) days of hire. Additional information can be found at AFMSU or by emailing AFMSU.
• Any position less than 0.5 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.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Program

This is an interdisciplinary program that draws on faculty in multiple disciplines. Its primary focus to date has been on graduate education and now has…