College Writing Adjunct Faculty Pool

GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MSU

Great Falls (MT)

On-site

USD 943,311 - 1,343,504

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A comprehensive two-year college is seeking adjunct faculty for the College Writing Adjunct Faculty Pool. This role involves teaching College Writing I courses in various formats including online and face-to-face. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree with experience teaching composition and a passion for writing pedagogy. The position is part-time and offers compensation of $830.00 per credit. Applications are kept on file for 24 months, ensuring an opportunity for continual engagement with the faculty pool.

Qualifications

Master’s degree including 9 credits in English or closely related field.
Successful experience teaching college composition.
Experience teaching writing-intensive courses.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach subject matter content.
Teach courses in various modalities.
Report grades and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Master’s degree in English or closely related field

Successful experience teaching college composition

Demonstrated interest in writing pedagogy

Experience with dual credit high school students

Ability to teach face-to-face and online

Successful experience teaching at a two-year college

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications to the Adjunct Faculty pool are kept on file for 24 months. After that time, you will be asked to update your application in order to keep the pool current. You can update your application materials at any time by signing back into your account with the login and password information used for your initial application.

Position Information

Working Title: College Writing Adjunct Faculty Pool

Brief Position Overview: The GFC Writing & Languages Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in writing courses. These instructors teach online asynchronous, hy-flex, blended, and/or face-to-face College Writing I courses as needed.

Faculty Tenure Track: No

Faculty Rank: Adjunct Instructor

Position Number

Department: Office of Academics

Division

Appointment Type: Faculty

Contract Term: Semester

Semester: If other, specify From date

Semester: If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union Affiliation: Not applicable (Temporary)

FTE: n/a

Benefits Eligible: No

Compensation By Credit: $830.00 per credit for Academic (pay is different for clinical)

Contract Type: LOA

Recruitment Type: External

General Statement: Adjunct instructors are hired based on the needs of the institution, which are evaluated every semester. At present, Great Falls College invites interested parties to apply to teach Freshman Composition ( WRIT 101: College Writing 1)

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and teach subject matter content to traditional, non-traditional, and dual-enrollment students;
Teach courses in a variety of modalities according to institutional need;
Maintain current disciplinary knowledge;
Report grades, academic alerts, and academic integrity violations, and student outcomes assessment;
Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community;
Meet reporting and record keeping requirements in accordance with the college calendar;
Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching of writing; and
Work with students and colleagues of varied backgrounds.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master’s degree including 9 credits in English or closely related field

*Note: A Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing typically includes the credits necessary to teach College Writing I

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Successful experience teaching college composition

Qualifying experience may include teaching writing-intensive courses, including creative writing, business and professional writing, technical writing, and journalism, along with service in a college writing center or substantive instructional work as a graduate teaching assistant.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrated interest in writing pedagogy;
Successful experience working with dual credit high school students and nontraditional students;
Successful experience teaching face-to-face and online;
Successful experience teaching at a two-year college.

The Successful Candidate Will:

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

The Program

Program Information can be found in the catalog here: http://www.gfcmsu.edu/programs/index.html. Course Catalog can be found here: http://catalog.gfcmsu.edu/

The Department

The College

Great Falls College MSU is a comprehensive two-year college located on a beautiful 20-acre campus and serves approximately 2000 students a year, including students taking courses and programs online. It is one of four units of Montana State University and MSU’s only “stand-alone” two-year college. An extensive renovation and expansion project in 2010 added three state-of-the-art science labs, an expansive library and resource center, and an Industrial Trades building. An infant through preschool learning center was built in 2012 to provide early learning opportunities for children of students and the community. Renovations include a one-stop Student Central area, remodeled bookstore, a community conference center, and additional space for the Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development Departments and College Communications, Marketing & Development. MSU – Northern’s Great Falls satellite campus is located at Great Falls College MSU , offering 4-year and graduate degrees. The College has a reputation for high-quality educational programming delivered with a student-centered philosophy. The College constantly evaluates its educational offerings to provide challenging, high-demand programs leading to transfer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, and terminal Associate of Applied Science degrees. One-year Certificates and professional certifications are also offered. As a comprehensive two-year college, credit and non-credit community enrichment, customized training and contract courses are provided. Day, evening, weekend, and online classes are offered.

Does this position have supervisory duties?

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 2600002P

Number of Vacancies: Varies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Open until filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary: Applications to the Adjunct Faculty pool are kept on file for 24 months. After that time, you will be asked to update your application in order to keep the pool current. You can update your application materials at any time by signing back into your account with the login and password information used for your initial application.

Great Falls College Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the College 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 College’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Great Falls College 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. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, GFC MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Falls College Montana State University, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405; 406-268-3701; jobs@gfcmsu.edu.

GFC MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the GFC MSU Website: http://www.gfcmsu.edu/about/policies/400policies.html

Great Falls College MSU is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco products is not permitted on any College property.

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