Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | FAC - VA - 24137 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Galen Brokaw Department Head (406) 994-6448 [email protected] |
Classification Title | Instructor |
Working Title | Visiting Assistant Professor of French |
Brief Position Overview | The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Montana State University-Bozeman invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor of French & Francophone Studies position starting August 15, 2024. The initial appointment will be for one year with potential for renewal. We are looking for an exceptional teacher with a track record of teaching both lower and upper-division French courses at the university level. The position, open to all fields of specialization, involves a typical teaching load of six courses per year, including language classes across all levels, survey courses, and undergraduate seminars. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to advise students and engage in both scholarship and service activities. |
Faculty Tenure Track | No |
Faculty Rank | Visiting Assistant Professor of French |
Position Number | 4A3026 |
Department | Modern Languages & Literature |
Division | College of Letters & Science |
Appointment Type | Non-Tenure Track |
Contract Term | Academic Year |
Semester | Fall & Spring |
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Union Affiliation | AFMSU |
FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. |
Contract Type | LOA |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Montana State University is recruiting a Visiting Assistant Professor in French. 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. |
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Duties and Responsibilities | Teach six courses per year, conduct research, advise students, and participate in departmental and university service and community outreach. Duties include advising majors and minors. |
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
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The Successful Candidate Will |
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Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | Please apply online and upload the following:
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 | Normal classroom environment. 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 | Modern Languages & Literatures offers a B.A. Degree with concentrations in Asian Studies, German Studies, French & Francophone Studies, Hispanic Studies, and Latin American & Latino Studies. Teaching options in French, German, and Spanish are also offered. The faculty is comprised of nine Tenure-Track members and an equal number of non-Tenure-Track instructors. |
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. |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Desired Start Date | August 15, 2024 |
Position End Date (if temporary) | 05/15/2025 |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on April 24, 2024; however applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For inquiries, contact Professor Ada Giusti at [email protected] . |
Special Instructions | Required application materials:
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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. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html . 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. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html . MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html . |
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