Part-Time First-Year Seminar Instructor

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction for the University Studies program, teaching US101US First-Year Seminar on a part-time basis. Instructors are hired per semester and may teach multiple sections depending on need and funding, with salary dependent on courses taught and duration.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, mentoring, and collaboration with faculty and staff, and be prepared for pre-semester training and regular

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging a wide range of students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teaching one or more on-campus sections.
• Evaluating student written work, oral presentations and class participation and providing timely feedback.
• Submitting student grades by the University’s deadlines
• Following the shared curriculum for the course.
• Advising and assisting students.
• Participating in mandatory pre-semester training and weekly faculty meetings.
• Collaborating with fellow faculty and the Program Directors to continuously improve the program and teaching effectiveness.
• Meeting regularly with, collaborating with, and evaluating a peer mentor, if one is assigned to your section.
• Contributing as required to institutional assessment as well as overall program assessment.
• Utilizing required technology, including the Canvas learning management system and the University’s grade submission system.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction for the University Studies program, teaching US101US First-Year Seminar on a part-time basis. Instructors are hired per semester and may teach multiple sections depending on need and funding, with salary dependent on courses taught and duration.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, mentoring, and collaboration with faculty and staff, and be prepared for pre-semester training and regular