Liberal Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Liberal Studies 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 are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

Montana State University’s Liberal Studies program, located in the College of Letters & Science, provides undergraduate students with a broad, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experience. The program seeks pool applications for potential instructors typically for LS 101 and/or LS 301. These courses are regularly taught in the fall and spring semesters.

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 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.

• Design and/or deliver Liberal Studies / Liberal Studies Online courses, as assigned.
• If teaching online, complete specialised online training and regularly attend online workshops.
• Assist with curriculum and/or course development, when applicable.
• Collaborate with other faculty to ensure consistent standards across courses.
• Participate in faculty meetings when called.
• Participate in program and university assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Hold appropriate office hours / availability for student questions and concerns.
• Meet & collaborate regularly with, and evaluate peer leaders / mentors, if one is assigned to your section.

• Master’s degree in a field related to humanities, social science, natural science, or fine arts.

• PhD in a field related to humanities, social science, natural science, or fine arts.
• Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.
• Terminal degree in a field related to humanities, social science, natural science, or fine arts.

• Have the ability to develop classroom rapport with students, and be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
• Mentor and inspire students from all backgrounds.
• Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Take initiative, exercise good judgment, and work well independently.

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 0.5 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 AFMSU.
• Any position less than 0.5 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…