Sociology & Anthropology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman invites applications for a non-tenure-track assistant teaching professor or instructor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to teach upper and lower division courses during the academic year.

The successful candidate will teach face-to-face and online courses, hold office hours, communicate with students, and contribute to undergraduate teaching excellence in sociology, anthropology, or criminology aligned with their strengths.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and experience in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Teaching experience in a face-to-face lecture format.
• Experience teaching large sections of introductory classes.
• PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online formats.

Responsibilities

• Teaching face‑to‑face and online courses.
• Holding office hours and communicating with students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Written and oral communication

Education

Relevant degree in Sociology/Anthropology

PhD in Sociology/Anthropology

Job description

Sociology & Anthropology Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

Brief Position Overview: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks a non‑tenure‑track assistant teaching professor or instructor to teach an array of upper and lower division courses during the academic year. The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in undergraduate teaching in the areas of sociology, and/or criminology, or anthropology related to the applicant’s strength.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching face‑to‑face and online courses.
• Holding office hours and communicating with students.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant degree and experience in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Teaching experience in a face‑to‑face lecture format.
• Experience teaching large sections of introductory classes.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• PhD in Sociology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Experience teaching in both face‑to‑face and online formats.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be a dynamic instructor who has broad knowledge in sociology or anthropology.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to inspire and facilitate learning among students from all backgrounds.
• Have the ability to work well with colleagues, students, others, and contribute to a collegial environment.
• Have experience teaching undergraduates in sociology or anthropology.

Position Special Requirements / Additional Information

• Non‑Tenure Track Faculty – Any position that is 0.5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU may choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU or by emailing AFMSU.
  • Any position less than 0.5 FTE is not represented by the Union and is not required to pay dues.
  • If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status of this position could be impacted.
  • Exceptions: Anyone having successfully completed a PEI exam or any faculty working in Extension are exempt from the Union.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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