Political Science Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Faculty
Political Science 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 and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration.
Position Details
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, Research Methods.
Position Number - 4A6143
Department
- Political Science
Division
- College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type
- Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term
- Other
Semester
- Fall or Spring
Union Affiliation
- Contact HR for Determination
FTE
- Varies
Benefits Eligible
- Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - )
Salary
- Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type - LOA
Recruitment Type
- Open
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. 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching on-campus or online courses. Advising, evaluating and assisting students.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master's Degree in political science or public administration or a related field. Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduates.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
PhD in Political Science or Public Administration or related field. Demonstrated experience teaching political science courses. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.
The Successful Candidate Will
Have the ability to relate to freshmen and to develop classroom rapport with students. The ability to mentor and inspire students from all backgrounds. 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.
The potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
The position for which you have applied MAYBE 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.
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…
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