American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

American Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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

Position Information

Announcement Number - FAC - VA - 26101

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Susan Kollin, susan.kollin

Classification Title
- Instructor

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

Brief

Position Overview
- The American Studies Program seeks instructors to teach American Studies courses on an as needed basis. The courses may be on-campus or online.

Faculty Tenure Track
- No

Faculty Rank
- Non-Tenure Track

Position Number - 4A6617

Department
- American 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
- Teaching on-campus or online courses. Advising, evaluating and assisting students. Developing curriculum and/or course development. Participating in weekly faculty meetings. Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Master's Degree in American Studies or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Experience teaching American Studies courses at a college or University level.

The Successful Candidate Will
- Have the ability to relate to first-year students and to develop classroom rapport with students. Have 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. Have 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

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 by emailing 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 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
- American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that draws on faculty in multiple disciplines, including, but not limited to, anthropology, the arts, architecture, film studies, gender and women's studies, English, history, Native American studies, political science, and sociology. Montana State University and the College of Letters and Science value all perspectives and hope to attract…