Liberal Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Liberal Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University's Liberal Studies program, located in the College of Letters & Science, provides undergraduate students with a broad, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experience. The Liberal Studies program seeks pool applications for potential instructors typically for LS 101 and/or LS 301. These courses are regularly taught in the fall and spring semesters.

Position Information

Classification Title
- Instructor

Working Title
- Liberal Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief

Position Overview
- Montana State University's Liberal Studies program, located in the College of Letters & Science, provides undergraduate students with a broad, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experience. The Liberal Studies program seeks pool applications for potential instructors typically for LS 101 and/or LS 301. These courses are regularly taught in the fall and spring semesters.

Faculty Tenure Track
- No

Faculty Rank
- Non-Tenure Track

Position Number - 4A6616 (campus hires) or 4A6140 (online program hires)

Department
- Liberal Studies

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
- Typical instructors will:

• Design and/or deliver Liberal Studies/ Liberal Studies Online courses, as assigned.
• If teaching online, complete specialised online training and regularly attend online workshops.
• Assist with curriculum and/or course development, when applicable.
• Collaborate with other faculty to ensure consistent standards across courses.
• Participate in faculty meetings when called.
• Participate in program and university assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Hold appropriate office hours/ availability for student questions and concerns.
• Meet & collaborate regularly with, and evaluate peer leaders/ mentors, if one is assigned to your section.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Master's degree in field related to humanities, social science, natural science, or fine arts.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- PhD in field related to humanities, social science, natural science, or fine arts. Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development. Terminal degree in field related to humanities, social science, natural science, or fine arts.

The Successful Candidate Will
- Have the ability to develop classroom rapport with students, and be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process. 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. Take initiative, exercise good judgment, and work well independently.

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

FTEor more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered byAFMSUmay choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found atAFMSUor byemailing AFSMU.Any position less than.
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FTEis not represented by the Union and is not required to pay dues. If theFTEchanges during employment, the representational status of this position could be impacted. Exceptions:
Anyone having successfully completed aPEIexam 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…