Leadership Fellows Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman seeks instructors for the Leadership Fellows Certificate Program to teach leadership-related courses. Responsibilities include teaching seminars or online courses, advising students, and contributing to curriculum design. Candidates should have academic or professional experience in leadership and a minimum master's degree. The role offers a chance to positively influence student success and engage with young adults in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Academic or professional experience in leadership.
• Minimum master’s degree is needed to apply.
• Experience in organizational leadership may replace advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Teaching on campus in a seminar class model or online courses.
• Advising, evaluating, and assisting students.
• Design input for program and curriculum improvement.

Skills

Experiential instruction

Leadership coaching

Effective communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

CANVAS online teaching platform

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching on campus in a seminar class model or online courses
• Advising, evaluating and assisting students
• 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.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume OR Curriculum Vitae

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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.

FLSA Status

Exempt