Political Science Non-Tenure Track Faculty

1 month ago

Bozeman, Montana, United States Montana State University Full time


Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number
FAC – VA – 24080

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Elizabeth Reese
Business Operations Manager

[email protected]

Classification Title
Instructor

Working Title
Political Science Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview
Instructor to teach courses in political science open sub-fields including but not limited to American Politics, Political Theory, Public Administration and Policy, International Relations, Research Methods.

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
Other

Semester
Fall or Spring

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

Union Affiliation
AFMSU

FTE
Varies

Benefits Eligible
Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources –

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 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
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
  • Teaching on-campus or online courses.
  • Advising, evaluating and assisting students.


Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master's Degree in political science or public administration or a related field.Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduates.Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

PhD in Political Science or Public Administration or related field.Demonstrated experience teaching political science courses.Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.

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 engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
  • Take initiative and work well independently.
  • The potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.
  • 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.
  • 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 must begin paying either membership dues or representation fees within thirty (30) days of hire. 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
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 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.

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.
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 ; ; [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:

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