Japanese Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Position Details

Position Information:
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26106. For questions regarding this position, please contact Galen Brokaw (Department Head) via phone  or e‑mail brokaw.

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide high-quality instruction and to perform related academic duties as needed. Instructional assignments are contingent upon departmental needs and the availability of funding. Applications are accepted on a continual basis and will be maintained in the pool for up to two years; after two years candidates will be notified to resubmit their application materials for continued consideration.

Non‑tenure‑track appointments may be part‑time or full‑time and vary in duration. Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught and the duration of the appointment.

• Instructors typically teach 1 to 5 language classes per semester.
• All positions are pending adequate enrollment and funding.

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a foreign university.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent from a foreign university in Japanese or a closely related field, or relevant knowledge and experience appropriate to the position (e.g., superior level proficiency; extensive residence abroad, etc.).
• Proficiency level in Japanese appropriate to the position.

• PhD in Japanese or another relevant discipline.
• Superior level proficiency in Japanese.
• Experience teaching at the college level.

Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate successfully and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

• All positions .5 FTE or more are 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.
• Positions less than .5 FTE are not represented by the union and are not required to pay dues.
• Exceptions:
  Individuals who have successfully completed a PEI exam or are faculty working in Extension are exempt from the union.

To perform this job, 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.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

• Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae.

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.