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Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24090
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Margaret Greene
(406) 994-5203
margaret.greene1@montana.edu
Classification Title Instructor
Working Title Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position Overview
The Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies program seeks non-tenure track instructors to teach upper and lower-level courses during the academic year.
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4A6148
Department Women's and Gender Studies
Division College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term Other
Semester Fall or Spring
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination
FTE Varies
Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details

General Statement
Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide non-tenurable level instruction and/or related functions. Instructors are needed to teach classes depending upon need and available funding.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in pool for two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to re-submit materials for continued consideration.

The department or program search committees or hiring authority will review and evaluate the submitted application materials. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the non-tenure track faculty hiring pool.

Appointments are on a part-time basis and vary in duration, a couple weeks, a semester or an academic year, depending on the specific needs of the department/program. Salary is dependent on number of courses taught and duration.

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teaching on-campus or online courses.
  • Evaluating and assisting students enrolled in the courses.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Master’s Degree or equivalent (e.g. graduate certificate) in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies or a related field
  2. Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues within and outside the minor
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Academic/professional experience.
  2. Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses
  3. Demonstrated knowledge of college student development
  4. Promote the advancement of diversity.
The Successful Candidate Will
  • Have the ability to relate to diverse students and to develop classroom rapport with students
  • The ability to mentor and inspire a diverse 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
  • Take initiative and work well independently
  • Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the minor.
  • Dedication to supporting and enhancing Montana State University’s initiative for diversity, equity and inclusiveness
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
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 .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 AFSMU .
    • 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
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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.
The Program
The College of Letters and Science, in conjunction with all other colleges at MSU, offers an interdisciplinary minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. Students in the minor systematically study basic feminist theories and methodologies, as well as the experiences and contributions of women and LGBTQ+ individuals in a variety of cultures over time. Students in the minor will examine issues and theories of gender inequity, gender identity and sexuality, and will engage in feminist analysis within their disciplines.
The Department
The College
The College of Letters and Science (L&S), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences.

Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. L&S is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. L&S is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery and innovation.
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies Multiple Positions
Desired Start Date Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Applicants will be notified if their application is being retained in the hiring pool for up to two years.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Applications will be accepted and screened for the duration of this pool.
Special Instructions
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.
Diversity Statement

 Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.



Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University 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 University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.



Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; recruitment@montana.edu .



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.



MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume OR Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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