Political Science Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: Political Science Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Political Science Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

Brief

Position Overview

Instructor to teach courses in political science open sub‑fields including but not limited to American Politics, Political Theory, Public Administration and Policy, International Relations, and Research Methods.

Contract term is variable—part‑time basis with durations ranging from a couple of weeks to an academic year. Salary is commensurate with experience and dependent on the number of courses taught.

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. The department and hiring authority will review and evaluate submitted application materials, maintaining applicants in the pool for two years. The university values a diverse community and seeks candidates who have a demonstrated ability to support student success and contribute to its mission.

Duties

and Responsibilities

• Teach on‑campus or online courses.
• Advise, evaluate, and assist students.
• Participate in professional development and faculty activities as required.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Master’s Degree in political science, public administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduates.
• Experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• PhD in Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching political science courses.
• Knowledge of college student development.
• Commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Relate to freshmen and develop classroom rapport with students.
• Mentor and inspire a diverse student body.
• Have effective interpersonal skills and collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Use engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Provide leadership and assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.
• Appreciate 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

• 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 must begin paying membership dues or representation fees within thirty (30) days of hire. 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 may change.
  
  Exceptions include those who have successfully completed a PEI exam or any faculty working in Extension.

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

Undergraduate students in Political Science experience a liberal arts education with close engagement with professors and peers, grounded in civic engagement and the human condition. We value student and curricular diversity, including historically marginalized and international perspectives, and encourage study abroad experiences.

The Department

The Department of Political Science has eight tenure‑track faculty and 150–200 undergraduate students, offers an MPA degree, and maintains about 20 MPA students on average. Our faculty bring diverse scholarship into the classroom, engaging students in ethics, power, representation, and global governance.

The College

The College of Letters and Science offers students a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences education with nearly 50…