University Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool

University Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Review of applications for fall teaching appointments will begin in late March/early April. Screening, interviews, and hiring for fall teaching will continue as needed throughout the summer. 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.

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26070

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

Brief Position Overview

The University Studies program seeks instructors to teach the following class depending on need and available funding: US101US
First-Year Seminar

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Position Number 4A6460

Department

Department University Studies

Division

Division University College

Appointment Type

Contract Term

Contract Term Semester

Semester

Semester Fall

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation

FTE

FTE 0.20 - 0.60

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - )

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

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 for one semester at a time, depending on the specific needs of the department/program. There is more need for instructors during fall semesters. There is limited to no need during spring semesters. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

US 101US instructors teach in a dynamic University community and demonstrate an ability to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed. Specific duties include:

• Teaching one or more on-campus sections.
• Evaluating student written work, oral presentations and class participation and providing timely feedback.
• Submitting student grades by the University’s deadlines
• Following the shared curriculum for the course.
• Advising and assisting students.
• Participating in mandatory pre-semester training and weekly faculty meetings.
• Collaborating with fellow faculty and the Program Directors to continuously improve the program and teaching effectiveness.
• Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating a peer mentor, if one is assigned to your section.
• Contributing as required to institutional assessment as well as overall program assessment.
• Utilizing required technology, including the Canvas learning management system and the University’s grade submission system.

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging a wide range of students and colleagues

• Academic/professional experience, particularly in first-year courses.
• Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.

• Relate to freshmen and develop classroom rapport with students.
• Mentor…