Montana State University is hiring : Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (

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

The Successful Candidate Will

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.

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

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