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

Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

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

Working Title: Technical 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 writing courses.

Faculty Tenure Track: No

Position Number: 4A6508

Department: College of Letters & Science

Appointment Type: Contract Term

Contract Term: Semester

Semester: Fall or Spring

FTE: Varies

Benefits Eligible: Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)

Salary: Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught

Contract Type: LOA

Recruitment Type: Open

General Statement: Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions.

Duties and Responsibilities: Typically, instructors teach WRIT 221-Technical Writing

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:

• A master’s degree in English, Professional or Technical Writing, or a closely-related field
• Successful experience teaching writing, especially technical or professional writing
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:

• Degree focus and teaching experience in Technical Writing
• Professional experience as a technical writer
• 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
• 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 diverse university community and have the potential 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.

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 Department: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Diversity 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.

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