Instructor of Music Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: Instructor of Music Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Instructor of Music 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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Position Information

• Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26048
• Position Number: 4A6168
• Faculty Tenure Track:
  No
• Department:
  Music
• Division:
  College of Arts & Architecture
• Appointment Type:
  Contract Term Semester
• Semester:
  Fall or Spring
• Union Affiliation:
  Depends on workload units and duration
• FTE:
  Dependent on workload units and duration
• Benefits Eligible:
  Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources – 406‑994‑3651)
• Salary:
  Dependent on number of courses taught and duration.
• Contract Type: LOA
• Recruitment Type:
  Open
• Number of Vacancies:
  Multiple Positions

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.

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, from a couple of weeks to a semester or an academic year, depending on the specific needs of the department/program.

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

As a non‑tenurable employee, you may be eligible for benefits as outlined in the policies of Montana State University and the Associate Faculty of Montana State University (Non‑Tenure Track Faculty) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching on‑campus or online courses.
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students.
• Participating in weekly faculty meetings.
• Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Terminal academic degree or comparable professional experience.
• Demonstrated skills appropriate to the specific course(s).

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

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

The Successful Candidate Will

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Work closely with other faculty in a collegial environment and contribute to the academic mission of the school.
• Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
• Work effectively with students from different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.

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.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign…