Writing Instructor

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The primary responsibility of the person holding this position will be to provide quality instruction in a variety of undergraduate writing courses as part of the City College General Education Department. Reporting to the department chair and supervised by the dean of the college, the Writing faculty will also support the mission, purpose, and goals of City College at Montana State University Billings.

Responsibilities include delivering courses and teaching up to 30 credits for the academic year of General Education Department specific and department-related coursework, collaborating with peer department instructors to ensure courses and curriculum meet student and business needs, providing academic advising of program students as necessary, and assisting with retention and resource development activities.

Faculty Tenure Track:
No

Position Number: 6A0834

Department:
Department Related/General Ed Department

Division:
Division City College

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Contract Term:
Academic Year

FLSA: (not specified)

Union Affiliation: MTYCFA

FTE: 1.0

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Salary:
Salary commensurate with education, experience and subject to the collective bargaining agreement.

Contract Type: MUS

Recruitment Type:
Open

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU! The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Sick Leave – Earned per Contract Rate
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
• Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
  • Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
  • Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
  • Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

• Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.
• Committed to continuous quality improvement.

• Prepare and teach assigned courses in curriculum.
• Facilitate the learning process that creates a safe non-threatening climate which supports learning across the curriculum.
• Participate in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet program outcomes.
• Teach up to 30 credit hours per year online and onsite in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Teach various writing courses, including, but not limited to, WRIT
  101:
  College Writing I, WRIT
  121:
  Intro to Technical Writing and WRIT
  122:
  Intro to Business Writing.
• Teach corequisite or “enhanced” courses.
• Collaborate with related programs regarding their needs for writing curriculum.
• Support student success including office hours and advising.
• Improve and refine curriculum and course content to meet the needs of changing student populations.
• Assess student learning at the course, program, and institutional level.

• Includes University service by participating in committees and activities as appropriate to position.
• Serve on committees, task force(s), and special projects contributing to the growth of the Program, City College, and Montana State University Billings.

• Maintain appropriate certifications and licenses.
• Maintain proficiency in teaching and specialty expertise.
• Maintain expertise in discipline.
• Attend selected professional development activities.
• Maintain currency in writing education through the review of relevant journals, abstracts, and scientific literature to include existing and emerging technologies, including underlying educational principles.

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting under-prepared students.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to represent the college and the university as a professional.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• A passion for education that supports individual, economic, and social change.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of students.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with…