Japanese Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University seeks qualified individuals to provide high-quality instruction and to perform related academic duties as needed. Instructional assignments are contingent upon departmental needs and the availability of funding.Applications are accepted on a continual basis (unless otherwise indicated) and will be maintained in the pool for up to two years. After two years, candidates will be notified to resubmit their application materials for continued consideration.Application materials will be reviewed by the appropriate search committee or hiring authority, and applicants will be notified if they are being considered for an open position.Non-tenure-track appointments may be part-time or full-time and vary in duration depending on the specific needs of the department or program. Salary is dependent on the number of courses taught and the duration of the appointment.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstructors typically teach 1 to 5 language classes per semester.All positions are pending adequate enrollment and funding.Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & SkillsA Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a Foreign University; andA Master's degree or equivalent from a Foreign University in Japanese or a closely related field, or relevant knowledge and experience appropriate to the position (e.g., superior level proficiency; extensive residence abroad, etc.); andProficiency level in Japanese appropriate to the position.Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & SkillsPhD in Japanese or other relevant discipline.Superior level proficiency in Japanese.Experience teaching at the college level.The Successful Candidate WillHave effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate successfully and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.Position Special Requirements/Additional InformationThe 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 DemandsTo 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 ProgramThe DepartmentModern Languages & Literatures offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, and Spanish. Students may major or minor in Asian Studies, French & Francophone Studies, German Studies, Hispanic Studies, and Latin American & Latino Studies. Teaching options in French, German, and Spanish are also offered.The CollegeThe College of Letters & Science (CLS), 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, mathematical, 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. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.