American Politics Visiting Professor

Montana State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24109
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Elizabeth Reese
Business Operations Manager
(406) 994-4211
[email protected]
Classification Title Instructor
Working Title American Politics Visiting Professor
Brief Position Overview
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4A6143
Department Political Science
Division College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term Semester
Semester Fall & Spring
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If other, specify End date
Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination
FTE Dependent on work load units.
Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
Montana State University seeks a visiting professor to teach six courses for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is non-tenured position. We are in need of someone to teach upper-division undergraduate courses in American politics and public policy. Specifically, they would need to cover a Congress course and an elections course in the fall semester and possibly introduction to American government. We would also look favorably upon candidates who could contribute either to our MPA program, research methods at the undergraduate level, and courses in administrative or constitutional law.
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.
Because increasing the diversity of the Political Science profession is one of our strategic priorities, women and underrepresented minorities in Political Science are particularly encouraged to apply.
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teaching on-campus courses.
  • Propose upper division courses or teach upper division courses already in the course catalog.
  • Provide undergraduate advising.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Master’s degree in political science, public policy field or a related field.
  • Experience teaching undergraduates.
  • Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • PhD or ABD status.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching upper division courses in American politics, public policy, comparative politics, or related subjects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.
  • Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Have the ability to relate to freshmen and to develop classroom rapport with students.
    • The ability to mentor and inspire a diverse student body.
    • Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
    • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Be skilled in utilizing engaged pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
    • Take initiative and work well independently.
    • Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.
    • Dedication to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
    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.
    * Faculty – Gallatin College – Any position more than .5 FTE MAY BE eligible for benefits as outlined in the policies of the Montana Two-Year College Faculty Association (MTYCFA ), Montana State University, the Montana University System or the AFMSU Non Tenure Track Collective Bargaining Agreements .
    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
    Undergraduate students in Political Science have the opportunity to access the resources of a university while experiencing a liberal arts education: close engagement with their professors and peers, and a course of study grounded in traditions focused on civic engagement and the human condition. We offer a truly unique learning environment. Our faculty highly values student diversity as well as diversity in the curriculum by specifically including material on and from the perspectives of historically marginalized groups such as women, American Indians, Black Americans, immigrants, Latinos/as, LGBTQ+ people, and others. We also value international perspectives and students, whose participation in our classes greatly enriches the experience of students and faculty, and we strongly encourage our students to internationalize their experiences by immersing themselves in other culture by studying abroad.
    The Department
    The Department of Political Science is a small department with 8 tenure-track faculty and 150-200 undergraduate students. We also offer an MPA degree and maintain about 20 MPA students on average. Our award-winning faculty bring rich and diverse scholarship into the classroom, engaging students in questions of ethics, power, identity, representation, policy, law and governance, at the state, national and global levels. Our integrated curriculum challenges students to develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills, preparing our graduates for citizenship and leadership, post-graduate study, and diverse employment opportunities. We are a collaborative and collegial department, value a culture of encouragement and mentorship, which would be particularly beneficial to an advanced graduate student or early career Ph.D.
    The College
    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. The College of Letters & Science (CLS) at Montana State University encourages individuals interested in advancing the University’s Strategic Plan diversity, equity, and inclusion goals to apply. Links to the University Strategic Plan ; Office of Diversity and Inclusion ; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Plan ; CLS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ; and CLS newsletter, Diversity Matters are all embedded here for reference. CLS is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in research, teaching, and service/outreach engagement, and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, the College encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, gender, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, color, national origin, disability, age, veterans status, and other underrepresented groups. MSU also recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples .
    CLS, 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. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on February 7, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    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.
    Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
    Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; [email protected] .
    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.
    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html

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