Political Science Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Chandra Schwarzbach
Business Operations Manager

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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.

• Teaching on-campus or online courses.
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students.

• Master’s Degree in political science or public administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduates.

• PhD in Political Science or Public Administration or related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching political science courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.

• 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.

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• 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.

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Exempt.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae