Creative Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: Creative Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Creative Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26098

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Position Overview

The MSU English Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in creative writing courses.

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenure track level instruction and 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 the pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration. 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.

Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught and duration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach CRWR 240RA:
  Introduction to Creative Writing, CRWR 310:
  Intermediate Fiction Workshop, CRWR 311:
  Intermediate Poetry Workshop, or CRWR 312:
  Intermediate Creative Non-fiction Workshop.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Master’s degree in English or closely related field.
• Successful teaching experience in college writing or literature courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to the practice of creative writing.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• M.F.A. or Ph.D. in creative writing.
• Experience teaching creative writing courses.
• Record of publishing creative works.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching toward program-wide student learning outcomes applicable to the courses they are assigned to teach.
• Be willing to participate in faculty development activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Be willing and able to help students from all backgrounds succeed.

Union and FTE Information

• Any position that is 0.5 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 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.

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 duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer.

FLSA Details

FLSA Status:
Exempt

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