Activity Class for Credit Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Activity Class for Credit Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool) Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants are retained in the hiring pool for up to two years. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Brief Position Overview The Activity Class for Credit (ACT) program is run through the Food System and Kinesiology Department at MSU. We are recruiting non-tenure track instructors for ACT courses, offering a wide range of courses that include yoga, soccer, basketball, and weights. All positions are pending adequate enrollment and funding. Duties and Responsibilities We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a broad university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed. Instruct and carry out 1‑credit Activity Classes for Credit, while incorporating daily lesson plans and curriculum to teach students new skills. Communicate and report to the ACT Lead Coordinator. Administer a course syllabus, attendance policy, and academic component(s) to the courses being taught. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated experience working with and engaging students and colleagues within and outside the department. Experience in the specific skill/activity. Current certifications in the skill/activity as applicable. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant or related field. The Successful Candidate Will Have a high level of professionalism and accountability. Have the ability to mentor and inspire a broad student body. Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Be skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process. Have the potential to provide leadership and assume responsibility for organizational and program activities. 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. 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. 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. 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 Resume Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr