Montana State University
Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Montana State University, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Position Overview
Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) – MSU English Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for potential instruction in writing courses. Applications are accepted on a continual basis and retained in the pool for up to two years. Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24107 Appointment Type: Contract Term (Semester). Semester options include Fall or Spring. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught. FTE varies. Benefits eligibility depends on FTE. Open recruitment type: Open. Responsibilities
Typically, instructors teach WRIT 221 - Technical Writing. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration (a couple weeks, a semester, or an academic year) depending on departmental needs and available funding. Instructors are expected to teach professionally and effectively, contributing to student success and the university mission. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
A master’s degree in English, Professional or Technical Writing, or a closely-related field Successful experience teaching writing, especially technical or professional writing Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Degree focus and teaching experience in Technical Writing Professional experience as a technical writer 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 Bring innovative, real-world technical writing genres to classroom practices Participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instruction Maintain confidentiality of records and information Teach in a diverse university community and assist students from diverse backgrounds to succeed Position Details
Division: College of Letters & Science Department: English Number of Vacancies: Multiple Positions Desired Start Date: Review of applications will be on a continual basis; applicants will be notified if retained in the hiring pool for up to two years. Close Date: Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
The position 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). Membership dues may apply. See AFMSU for details.
* Any position less than .5 FTE is not represented by the Union.
Changes in FTE may affect representational status. Some exceptions apply (e.g., PEI exam graduates or Extension faculty are exempt). This job description is a general description and does not exhaustively list duties or requirements. MSU reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as needed. Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations permitted; essential duties are described as required. The Program
MSU English program emphasizes rigorous reading, writing, and thinking. Students study literature and language, learn teaching methods in English, and prepare for careers in various fields including technical or professional writing. The College
The College of Letters and Science (L&S) supports a liberal arts and sciences education across nearly 50 majors, 25 minors, and 25+ graduate degrees, with emphasis on interdisciplinary inquiry and student success. EEO Statement
MSU is committed to diversity and inclusive excellence. For veteran’s preference information and affirmative action guidelines, see the MSU HR pages linked in the original posting. Documents for Application
Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications Curriculum Vitae Supplemental Questions Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) – MSU English Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for potential instruction in writing courses. Applications are accepted on a continual basis and retained in the pool for up to two years. Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24107 Appointment Type: Contract Term (Semester). Semester options include Fall or Spring. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught. FTE varies. Benefits eligibility depends on FTE. Open recruitment type: Open. Responsibilities
Typically, instructors teach WRIT 221 - Technical Writing. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration (a couple weeks, a semester, or an academic year) depending on departmental needs and available funding. Instructors are expected to teach professionally and effectively, contributing to student success and the university mission. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
A master’s degree in English, Professional or Technical Writing, or a closely-related field Successful experience teaching writing, especially technical or professional writing Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Degree focus and teaching experience in Technical Writing Professional experience as a technical writer 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 Bring innovative, real-world technical writing genres to classroom practices Participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instruction Maintain confidentiality of records and information Teach in a diverse university community and assist students from diverse backgrounds to succeed Position Details
Division: College of Letters & Science Department: English Number of Vacancies: Multiple Positions Desired Start Date: Review of applications will be on a continual basis; applicants will be notified if retained in the hiring pool for up to two years. Close Date: Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
The position 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). Membership dues may apply. See AFMSU for details.
* Any position less than .5 FTE is not represented by the Union.
Changes in FTE may affect representational status. Some exceptions apply (e.g., PEI exam graduates or Extension faculty are exempt). This job description is a general description and does not exhaustively list duties or requirements. MSU reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as needed. Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations permitted; essential duties are described as required. The Program
MSU English program emphasizes rigorous reading, writing, and thinking. Students study literature and language, learn teaching methods in English, and prepare for careers in various fields including technical or professional writing. The College
The College of Letters and Science (L&S) supports a liberal arts and sciences education across nearly 50 majors, 25 minors, and 25+ graduate degrees, with emphasis on interdisciplinary inquiry and student success. EEO Statement
MSU is committed to diversity and inclusive excellence. For veteran’s preference information and affirmative action guidelines, see the MSU HR pages linked in the original posting. Documents for Application
Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications Curriculum Vitae Supplemental Questions Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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