Instructor of Film Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Instructor of Film Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.
* This position is not eligible for sponsorship.*

Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26067

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Working Title Instructor of Film Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview

The School of Film & Photography seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable instruction in the following areas in the School’s Film Option: film and related media studies, film history.

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank

Position Number 4A6166

Department School of Film and Photography

Division College of Arts & Architecture

Appointment Type

Contract Term

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester Fall or Spring

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If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation

FTE Varies

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

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. 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. We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a broad University community and have demonstrated the ability to help students from various backgrounds succeed. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple of weeks, a semester, or an academic year, depending on the specific needs of the department/program. Salary depends on the number of workload units assigned and the contract duration.

Responsibilities may include:

• Teaching in-person or online courses with the expectation of availability on campus
• Advising, evaluating, and assisting students and/or

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• PhD in Film Studies, Film History or a related field, or ABD.
• Demonstrable skills appropriate to the specific course(s).
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging students and colleagues within and outside the department.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Significant record of accomplishment related to the desired teaching area(s).
• Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

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…