Creative Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago

Location: Bozeman, MONTANA

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Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number	FAC - VA - 24108
For questions regarding this position, please contact:	406-994-3768 [email protected]
Classification Title	Instructor
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
Faculty Rank	Non-Tenure Track
Position Number	4A6144
Department	English
Division	College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type	Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term	Semester
Semester	Fall or Spring
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Union Affiliation	Contact HR for Determination
FTE	Varies
Benefits Eligible	Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)
Salary	Salary is dependent on number of courses taught
Contract Type	LOA
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Recruitment Type	Open

Position Details

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 (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in 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 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 AFSMU . * 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 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, 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. As a strong pre-professional major, English prepares students for entry into a number of graduate fields, including English, law, and library science, as well as for careers in teaching, journalism, public relations, management, and technical or professional writing.
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	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.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
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.
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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