Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University; Montana; On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Montana is seeking Non-Tenure Track Faculty for Technical Writing courses. This part-time role involves teaching WRIT 221 while fostering a commitment to student learning. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in English or a closely related field and have experience in professional writing. If you’re passionate about teaching technical writing and engaging with diverse student backgrounds, we encourage you to apply. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to program-wide student learning outcomes.
• Willingness to participate in faculty development activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach WRIT 221-Technical Writing.
• Innovate classroom practices with real-world technical writing.

Skills

Successful experience teaching writing

Knowledge in technical or professional writing

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Job description

Technical Writing Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship. Review of applications will be on a continual basis until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.

Brief Position Overview

The MSU English Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in writing courses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructors typically teach WRIT 221-Technical Writing. Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple of weeks, a semester or an academic year.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• A master’s degree in English, Professional or Technical Writing or closely-related field.
• Successful experience teaching writing, especially technical or professional writing.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Degree focus and teaching experience in Technical Writing.
• Professional experience as a technical writer.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching toward program-wide student learning outcomes.
• Bring innovative, real-world technical writing genres to classroom practices.
• Possess a willingness to participate in faculty development activities in support of best-practice based instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Possess the ability to teach in a university community and have the potential to help students from all backgrounds succeed.

Union Affiliation

The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.

• Any position that is .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.
• Any position less than .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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

Optional Documents

• Letters of Recommendation
• Sample Teaching Evaluations

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.