College Writing Adjunct Faculty Pool

Position Information

Working Title: College Writing Adjunct Faculty Pool

Brief Position Overview The GFC Writing & Languages Department maintains a pool of non-tenure-track applicants for consideration as potential instructors in writing courses. These instructors teach online asynchronous, hy-flex, blended, and/or face-to-face College Writing I courses as needed.

Faculty Tenure Track: No Faculty Rank: Adjunct Instructor Position Number: [Not Specified] Department: Office of Academics Division: Academics Appointment Type: Faculty Contract Term: Semester Semester: [Not Specified] If other specify From date: [Not Specified] If other specify End date: [Not Specified] FLSA: FT Union Affiliation: Not applicable Temporary: Yes Benefits Eligible: No Compensation: By Credit Salary: $830.00 per credit (for Academic; pay is different for clinical) Contract Type: LOA Recruitment Type: External

Position Details

General Statement Adjunct instructors are hired based on the needs of the institution, which are evaluated every semester. At present, Great Falls College invites interested parties to apply to teach Freshman Composition WRIT 101 College Writing 1.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach subject matter content to traditional, non-traditional, and dual-enrollment students.
• Teach courses in a variety of modalities according to institutional need.
• Maintain current disciplinary knowledge.
• Prepare syllabi.
• Report grades, academic alerts, academic integrity violations, and student outcomes assessment.
• Evaluate student work.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Meet reporting and record keeping requirements in accordance with the college calendar.
• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching of writing.
• Work with students and colleagues of varied backgrounds.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Masters degree including 9 credits in English or a closely related field.
• Reference: http://mus.eduborpolbor700730.pdf
• Note: A Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing typically includes the credits necessary to teach College Writing I.
• SD1 GJ2 Class 8 License eligible.
• Reference: https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Licensure/Educator-Licensure/Educator-Licenses/9389210450-class-8-dual-credit-only-post-secondary-faculty-license
• Successful experience teaching college composition.
• Qualifying experience may include teaching writing-intensive courses (including creative writing, business and professional writing, technical writing, and journalism) along with service in a college writing center or substantive instructional work as a graduate teaching assistant.

SD1 change from previous draft GJ2

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated interest in writing pedagogy.
• Successful experience working with dual credit high school students and non-traditional students.
• Successful experience teaching face-to-face and online.
• Successful experience teaching at a two-year college.

The Successful Candidate Will

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Special Requirements

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Physical Demands

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Program Information The Program Information can be found in the catalog here: http://www.gfcmsu.edu/programs/index.html Course Catalog can be found here: http://catalog.gfcmsu.edu

The Department The College Great Falls College MSU is a comprehensive two-year college located on a beautiful 20-acre campus and serves approximately 2000 students a year, including students taking courses and programs online. It is one of four units of Montana State University and MSUs only stand-alone two-year college. An extensive renovation and expansion project in 2010 added three state-of-the-art science labs, an expansive library and resource center, and an Industrial Trades building. An infant through preschool learning center was built in 2012 to provide early learning opportunities for children of students and the community. Renovations include a one-stop Student Central area, remodeled bookstore, community conference center, and additional space for the Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development Departments and College Communications Marketing & Development. MSU - Northerns Great Falls satellite campus is located at Great Falls College MSU, offering 4-year and graduate degrees. The College has a reputation for high-quality educational programming delivered with a student-centered philosophy.

The College constantly evaluates its educational offerings to provide challenging, high-demand programs leading to transfer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees and terminal Associate of Applied Science degrees. One-year Certificates and professional certifications are also offered. As a comprehensive two-year college, credit and non-credit community enrichment, customized training, and contract courses are provided. Day, evening, weekend, and online classes are offered.

This position has supervisory duties.

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 2600002P Number of Vacancies: Varies Desired Start Date: [Not Specified] Position End Date if temporary: [Not Specified] Open Date: [Not Specified] Close Date: Open until filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Applications to the Adjunct Faculty pool are kept on file for 24 months. After that time, you will be asked to update your application in order to keep the pool current. You can update your application materials at any time by signing back into your account with the login and password information used for your initial application.

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.gfcmsu.edu/postings/2445

Notices Great Falls College Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the College does not discriminate in the admission, access to, or conduct of its educational programs and activities, nor in its employment policies and practices, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services as defined in state and federal law, veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.

In support of the Colleges mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Great Falls College Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act, GFC MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veterans preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Great Falls College Montana State University, 2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405, 406-268-3701, jobs@gfcmsu.edu.

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Great Falls College MSU is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco products is not permitted on any College property.