Instructor of Art Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Instructor of Art 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 - 26056

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

Brief Position Overview

The School of Art seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable instruction in the following areas:

• VISUAL LANGUAGE 2D
• VISUAL LANGUAGE 3D
• LANGUAGE DRAWING
• CERAMICS , SCULPTURE
• PAINTING , METALSMITHING
• GRAPHIC DESIGN
• ART HISTORY

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Position Number 4A6162

Department

Department Art

Division

Division College of Arts & Architecture

Appointment Type

Contract Term

Contract Term Other

Semester

Semester Fall or Spring

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation

FTE

FTE Varies

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

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 ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed.

• Teach undergraduate courses.
• Varies according to the needs of the school and the specific areas of instruction.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Terminal academic degree or comparable professional experience.
• 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

• Experience teaching at the university level.
• A significant record of accomplishment related to the desired teaching area.
• Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have the ability to relate to freshmen and to develop classroom rapport with students
• The ability to mentor and inspire a broad student body.
• 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
• Be able to work closely with other faculty in a collegial environment and contribute to the academic mission of the School.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

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