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Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26101

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Susan Kollin

Director

[email protected]

Classification Title Instructor

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

Brief Position Overview

The American Studies Program seeks instructors to teach American Studies courses on an as needed basis. The courses may be on-campus or online.

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track

Position Number 4A6617

Department American Studies

Division College of Letters & Science

Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)

Contract Term Other

Semester Fall or Spring

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination

FTE Varies

Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Teaching on-campus or online courses.

+ Advising, evaluating and assisting students.

+ Developing curriculum and/or course development.

+ Participating in weekly faculty meetings.

+ Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leader, if one is assigned to your section.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Master’s Degree in American Studies or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Experience teaching American Studies courses at a college or University level.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Have the ability to relate to first-year students and to develop classroom rapport with students.

+ Have the ability to 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.

+ Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.

+ Take initiative and work well independently.

+ Have the potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.

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 dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU (https://mus.edu/hr/cba/collbarg.html) or by emailing AFSMU ([email protected]) .

+ 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 requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program

American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that draws on faculty in multiple disciplines, including, but not limited to, anthropology, the arts, architecture, film studies, gender and women’s studies, English, history, Native American studies, political science, and sociology. Montana State University and the College of Letters and Science value all perspectives and hope to attract applicants who are committed to promoting a supportive working and learning environment.

The Department

The College

The College of Letters & Science ( CLS ), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematical, and social sciences.

Building on the strength of our traditional disciplines, the College provides opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies Multiple Positions

Desired Start Date 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.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool.

Special Instructions

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.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.