Leadership Fellows Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26133

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Janet Heiss Arms

jheiss@montana.edu

406-994-3536

Classification Title Instructor

Working Title Leadership Fellows Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Brief Position Overview

The Leadership Fellows Certificate Program seeks instructors with experience and / or capacities in the following areas: experiential instruction, lived leadership experience, leadership theory, innovative and best practices in teaching in a seminar, small classroom format (<20 students), leadership coaching, personal development, and working with learners in the young adult age group.

Faculty Tenure Track No

Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track

Position Number 4A6460

Department Leadership Fellows

Division Office of Academic Affairs

Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester Fall & Spring

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Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination

FTE Variable

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

Salary Entry salary is calculated in workload units (WLUs) and is equivalent to $2,200 per 1 semester credit. Finalized salary will be based on the level of education, related experience, and total WLUs per semester.

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 individuals of all backgrounds, 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 wish to attract applicants who can teach in a broad university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed.

Responsibilities may include:

• Teaching on campus in a seminar class model or online courses

• Student evaluation via grades & feedback

• Advising, evaluating and assisting students

• Curriculum and/or course development

• Design input in support of program and curriculum design and improvement

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Academic or professional experience in leadership.

• Minimum master’s degree is needed to apply.

• Experience in organizational leadership may also replace advanced degree on a case-to-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses.

• Ability to teach in small-group seminar model with an emphasis on practical and applied learning models.

• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development.

• Understanding of syllabus creation and usage in higher education.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Work professionally and effectively with individuals and groups.

• Possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

• Have the ability to build and manage curriculum and grading in MSU’s CANVAS online teaching platform.

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 mor