Adjunct Instructor for English for Academic Purposes

Position Information

Classification TitleAdjunctWorking TitleAdjunct Instructor for English for Academic PurposesHire TypeAdjunct/PT FacultyDivisionAcademic AffairsDepartmentCollege of Liberal Arts/School of the ArtsUnitEnglishLocationSCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301FLSAExemptFull/Part TimePart TimeFTEEmployment ConditionAdjunct Work ShiftVariesWork Schedule/Hours/DaysVaries

Posting DetailsThis adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s).

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found here.

Salary MinimumSalary MaximumSalary TypePer CreditBargaining Unit/Plan209, IFOJob DescriptionTeach EAP 151: Administrative Orientation (1 credit) within the English Department’s English for Academic Purposes program

• Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree
• Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education, including the use, management and orientation of students within D2L Brightspace (Learning Management System) and campus e-services
• Experience with immigration regulations (specifically those for F and J visas); requirements of University Health Services; stewardship of SCSU diversity, equity, and inclusion values
• Ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds
• Preferred Qualifications
• Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language, Global Studies, or closely related field
• Knowledge of student support offices, services and functions on campus and within online environments
• Online teaching experience in higher education
• Expertise in use of digital technologies in the classroom

Other RequirementsAboutFounded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here.

Why Work For Us

Help students achieve their educational dreams. We are looking for diverse people with passion, who are engaged, serious in the work of helping those who strive and desire a college education to achieve their goals

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number21-00087Number of VacanciesRe-postingDesired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Open DateClose Date10/31/2023Open Until FilledAccept ApplicationsYesSpecial Instructions SummaryPosting ContactMichael Schwartz

Email: mwschwartz@stcloudstate.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSt. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at SCSU is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.

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