Instructor of Art Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position: Instructor of Art Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
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 (unless otherwise indicated) 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 individuals of all backgrounds, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a broad University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed.
Teach undergraduate courses.
Varies according to the needs of the school and the specific areas of instruction.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Terminal academic degree or comparable professional experience.
Demonstrable skills appropriate to the specific course(s).
Demonstrated experience working with and engaging students and colleagues within and outside the department

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Experience teaching at the university level.
A significant record of accomplishment related to the desired teaching area.
Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment.

The Successful Candidate Will

Have the ability to relate to freshmen and to develop classroom rapport with students
The ability to mentor and inspire a broad 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
Be able to work closely with other faculty in a collegial environment and contribute to the academic mission of the School.

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 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.

The Program
The School of Art, fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design, was established in 1893 and its first graduate degree was…