Sociology & Anthropology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) at Montana State University

Position: Sociology & Anthropology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) at Montana State University [...]

Sociology & Anthropology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) job at Montana State University. Bozeman, MT. Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26096 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

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Classification Title Instructor Working Title Sociology & Anthropology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Brief

Position Overview

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks a non-tenure track assistant teaching professor or instructor to teach an array of upper and lower division courses during the academic year. The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in undergraduate teaching in the areas of sociology, and/or criminology, or anthropology related to the applicant’s strength.

Faculty Tenure Track No Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track Position Number 4A6158 Department Sociology & Anthropology Division College of Letters & Science Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled) Contract Term Other Semester Fall or Spring If other, specify From date If other, specify End date 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 If other, please specify 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.

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 face‑to‑face and online courses.
• Holding office hours and communicating with students.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant degree and experience in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Teaching experience in a face‑to‑face lecture format.
• Experience teaching large sections of introductory classes.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Experience teaching in both face‑to‑face and online formats.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be a dynamic instructor who has broad knowledge in sociology or anthropology.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to inspire and facilitate learning among students from all backgrounds.
• Have the ability to work well with colleagues, students, others, and contribute to a collegial environment.
• Have experience teaching undergraduates in sociology or anthropology.

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 .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.

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…