Sociology & Anthropology Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Sociology & Anthropology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

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

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26096

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

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.

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4A6158

Sociology & Anthropology

College of Letters & Science

Contract Term

Semester Fall or Spring

Varies

Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - )

Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

LOA

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 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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
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• 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…