Instructor of Music Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Instructor of Music Non‑Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University – Office of Student Engagement is seeking qualified individuals to provide non‑tenurable instruction in applied music instruction, ensemble conducting, music theory, aural skills, keyboard skills, popular music, world music, music history, composition, music technology, and electroacoustic music.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jason Bolte

jason.bolte

The School of Music 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.

• Teaching on‑campus or online courses.
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students.
• Curriculum and/or course development.
• Participating in weekly faculty meetings.
• Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating peer leaders, if one is assigned to your section.

• Terminal academic degree or comparable professional experience.
• Demonstrated skills appropriate to the specific course(s).

• Prior teaching experience.
• A significant record of accomplishment related to the desired teaching area(s).
• Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff enrichment.

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Work closely with other faculty in a collegial environment and contribute to the academic mission of the school.
• Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
• Work effectively with students from different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.

The position may be a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit. Any position 0.5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU); those employees may choose to pay membership dues. Positions less than 0.5 FTE are not represented by the Union.

As a non‑tenurable employee, you may be eligible for benefits as outlined in the policies of Montana State University, the Montana University System, and the Associate Faculty of Montana State University (Non‑Tenure‑Track Faculty) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

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