Writing Instructor II

Writing Instructor II

Duties:

Instructional duties range from developmental writing to upper- and lower-division technical writing, academic writing, business writing, science writing, and technical editing. The combined teaching and service load is 15 credits per semester, with instructional duties assigned at both Montana Technological University and Highlands College. Service activities include committee work, assistance with recruitment and retention initiatives, assessment assistance, course/curriculum development, course materials maintenance, and other duties as assigned. The position resides within Montana Technological University’s Writing Program and reports to the Director of Writing.

Required Qualifications:

• a master’s degree or higher in a field focused on writing development, such as technical writing, linguistics, journalism, professional writing, fiction writing, or composition;
• experience developing and teaching upper- and lower-division college writing courses, including developmental writing, technical/business writing, academic writing, and writing corequisite courses;
• experience handling multiple course preps, large class sizes (20 ) in writing-intensive/focused courses, and service duties in addition to teaching;
• a demonstrated ability to use effective written and public communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and teaching university-level academic success courses or workshops.
• Experience developing and teaching online or hybrid writing courses.
• Experience teaching graduate-level writing courses.
• Experience supervising a writing or academic success center.

Physical Demands

Some classroom/office locations are not accessible by elevator or ramp. Incumbent must be able to negotiate stairs several times per day.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech 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 Tech 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. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 12 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.