Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty; Pool

Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship. Review of applications will be on a continual basis until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

The MSU English Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in writing courses.

Instructors typically teach WRIT 221-Technical Writing. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple of weeks, a semester or an academic year.

• A master’s degree in English, Professional or Technical Writing or closely-related field.
• Successful experience teaching writing, especially technical or professional writing.

• Degree focus and teaching experience in Technical Writing.
• Professional experience as a technical writer.

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching toward program-wide student learning outcomes.
• Bring innovative, real-world technical writing genres to classroom practices.
• Possess a willingness to participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Possess the ability to teach in a university community and have the potential to help students from all backgrounds succeed.

The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.

• 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.
• 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.

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

• Letters of Recommendation
• Sample Teaching Evaluations

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.