Creative Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Job at Montana State

Creative Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 24108

Working Title: Creative Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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

Faculty Tenure Track: No

Department: College of Letters & Science

Contract Term: Semester (Fall or Spring)

FTE: Varies

Salary: Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught.

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 and will be maintained in the 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 the number of courses taught and duration.

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typically, instructors teach CRWR 240RA: Introduction to Creative Writing, CRWR 310: Intermediate Fiction Workshop, CRWR 311: Intermediate Poetry Workshop, OR CRWR 312: Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Workshop.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:

• A master’s degree in English or closely-related field
• Successful experience teaching college writing or literature courses
• Demonstrated commitment to the practice of creative writing
• Experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:

• M.F.A. or PhD in creative writing
• Experience teaching creative writing courses
• Record of publishing creative works
• Commitment to supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching toward program-wide student learning outcomes applicable to the courses they are assigned to teach.
• Be willing to participate in faculty development activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Be willing and able to help students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

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 or by emailing AFMSU. 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:

The English curriculum at Montana State University is a rich and challenging program taught by faculty who are highly qualified as scholars and teachers of literature, writing, and language, as well as winners of many awards for teaching excellence and scholarly achievement. Students in English are expected to become skilled readers and writers through the study of language and literature. The program encourages students in the pleasures of rigorous, thoughtful reading, writing, and thinking. Students will gain knowledge of literature from various cultures and eras, especially British and American literature, both canonical and emergent; demonstrate an understanding of critical approaches to the study of literature; and become aware of the relationship between culture and literary studies. Students in the teaching option in addition will learn about methods of teaching English and give promise of excellence in secondary teaching.

The College:

The College of Letters and Science (L&S), 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, mathematics and social sciences. Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. L&S is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. L&S is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.

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.

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

Special Instructions: 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 values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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.

Application Requirements:

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

Supplemental Questions

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