Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Creative Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement, Bozeman, Montana, us, 59772
Creative Writing Non‑Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Position Overview: The MSU English Department maintains a pool of non‑tenure‑track applicants to serve as potential instructors in creative writing courses. Instructors are needed to teach classes as funding and need dictate. Appointments are part‑time and may last from a couple of weeks to a full semester or academic year, depending on departmental needs.
Contact: 406‑994‑3768,
english@montana.edu
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
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
M.F.A. or Ph.D. 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 0.5 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 0.5 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.
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications
EEO 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. 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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Contact: 406‑994‑3768,
english@montana.edu
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
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
M.F.A. or Ph.D. 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 0.5 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 0.5 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.
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications
EEO 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. 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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