COMX US Public Speaking Instructor Non-Tenure Track; Pool

Comx 111us Public Speaking Instructor Non-Tenure Track (Applicant Pool)

Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

Announcement Number - fac - va - 26119

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

- Janet Heiss Armsjheiss

Classification Title
- Instructor

Working Title
- Comx 111us Public Speaking Instructor Non-Tenure Track (Applicant Pool)

Brief

Position Overview
- The University Studies Program seeks instructors to teach the following class depending on need and available funding:
Comx
111us Introduction to Public Speaking

Faculty Tenure Track
- No

Faculty Rank
- Non-Tenure Track

Position Number - 4a6460

Department
- University Studies

Division
- University College

Appointment Type
- Non-Tenure Track

Contract Term
- Academic Year

Semester
- Fall & 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
- This appointment will be on a part-time basis, depending on the specific needs of the department/program.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach on-campus course Comx
111us – Intro to Public Speaking, separate two hour recitations, plus a one hour lecture that combines multiple recitation sections. Instructor lecture = Deliver content focused on communication theories and strategies while modeling components of effective public speaking. Recitation = Practical applications and student speeches. We hope to attract applicants who are committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Degree in Communications or related field. A master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Experience teaching at the college or university level. Experience teaching public speaking. Working knowledge of technical presentation formats.

The Successful Candidate Will
- Create and implement engaging student learning experiences. Modify and adapt curriculum components to meet individual student needs. Develop and employ appropriate assessment techniques. Possess the ability to relate, work effectively and establish rapport with a diverse student population. Have highly effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students. Take initiative and work well independently.

Have excellent written and oral communication skills. Possess strong interest in student success. Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department. Have knowledge of or willingness to learn and utilize variety of technologies to support their teaching such as online learning platforms, lecture captures, video conferencing tools.

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.5fte 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 afmsu. Any position less than.
5fte 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…