College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26099
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Classification

Title:

Instructor

Working Title:

College Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Department:
English
Division:
College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type:
Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term:
Other
Semester:
Fall or Spring (if other, specify start and end date)
Union Affiliation:
Contact HR for Determination
FTE:
Varies
Benefits:
Eligible Depends on FTE (contact HR )
Salary:
Dependent on number of courses taught
Contract Type: LOA (if other, specify)

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions. Instructors will teach depending upon need and available funding. Applications are accepted on a continual basis and maintained in the pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re‑submit materials for continued consideration. Appointments are part‑time and vary in duration—couple weeks, a semester, or an academic year—depending on specific departmental needs.

Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration.

Typically, instructors teach WRIT 101:
College Writing I and WRIT 201:
College Writing II.

• A master’s degree in English or a closely‑related field.
• Successful experience teaching college composition.

• Degree focus in rhetoric, professional writing, and/or writing pedagogy.

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching toward program‑wide student learning outcomes applicable to the courses they are assigned to teach.
• Possess a willingness to participate in faculty development activities in support of best‑practice‑based instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

The position 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.
• 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.

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.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

Optional Documents:

Supplemental Questions – Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).