Job Information
Montana State University Instructor - Seminar US 210D Pooled Position in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25018
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Lori Oakley at 406-994-4364 (tel:406-994-4364) or lorraine.oakley@montana.edu
Classification Title
Working Title Instructor - Seminar US 210D Pooled Position
Brief Position Overview
The US 210D Class is designed to create a sense of purpose and belonging while also ensuring students registered for the course receive the rigor and quality education associated with a “Diversity” core. Currently this course is taught for two distinct groups on campus:
Morrill Scholar Cohort – a group of +/- 300 incoming first year students who are typically registered in Orientation Four. Scholars are identified after being registered in one of the faculty fellow or US210D course.
The Hilleman Summer Success Academy is a specialized 5-week program for incoming first year students in the MSU Hilleman Scholars Program designed to prepare the scholars for the rigors of college learning, assimilate them into the MSU community and help them chart an early career direction
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Position Number 4A6531
Department Career Services
Division Office of Academic Affairs
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Semester
Semester Fall & Spring
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Union Affiliation Contact HR for Determination
FTE 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
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
As part of a dynamic team, Seminar Leaders are responsible for leading small group discussions and facilitating conversation with, and among, students to bring to life the design life concepts taught in class (US 210 – Education, the World of Work, and YOU ). Course content includes exploration of globalization, the economy, the meaning of education, the world of work and early career planning. Students will gain an understanding of these factors and broaden their world and work-view to ideate, prototype and test reality to develop their career and life design
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Course Director, Seminar Leaders will be tasked with providing instruction, counsel, insight and attention to students registered in their the US 210 seminar group that will meet once per week (for fall semester). This, is in addition to attending the seminar course taught once per week by the course director (during fall semester).
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the learning, development and engagement of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Leading a seminar course of approximately 19 students
Facilitating small group discussion and reflection activities, case study work,
Grading papers, assignments and a class presentation for each student
Help students decode important information, ideas and tactics and assimilate learning in alignment with the course objectives.
Attending facilitator meetings once per week to discuss the material, teaching pedagogy and classroom concerns as they arise.
Working with student mentors when applicable. This may include some supervisory duties, depending on the role of the mentor.
Teach within the diverse University community, and to help students from diverse backgrounds find success in their career and occupational aspirations.
Synthesize their academic/professional experience with the classroom to deliver high quality career life design curriculum.
Based upon funding, need and employee performance, there may be the possibility of work through the Fall semester to maintain the career planning momentum developed during the Summer Success Academy and to ensure progress is made by scholars from previous cohorts in their design life planning.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree or higher in related field.
Demonstrated Professional experience making presentations and generating professional writing
Demonstrated and effective classroom teaching experience and/or workshop facilitation.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Possess knowledge of the education system and related services. Academic/professional experience.
Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.
Experience working with college students or similar populations as a mentor/advisor or teacher in a professional environment.
Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues.
Demonstrated experience teaching interdisciplinary courses.
The Successful Candidate Will
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have a strong desire to help students create their MSU experience with intentionality.
Have the ability to relate to, mentor, and inspire students and to develop classroom rapport with a diverse student body.
Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, mentors and staff.
Be committed to quality teaching, and skilled in utilizing engaging pedagogy that involves students in the learning process.
Take initiative and work well both independently and in a group setting. Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Possess a willingness and desire to engage in learning themselves. Possess an enthusiastic approach and a high level of integrity.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position will require attendance at a weekly meeting (Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Lecture at 4:30 p.m., plus one seminar class during the week)
This position may require some evening and weekend work.
This position may require attendance at field trips around the Bozeman area.
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, responsibilities, and format of delivery 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
https://www.montana.edu/careers/
The Department
The College
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 12
Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
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.
Special Instructions
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.
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