Adjunct Professor of English

Position Information

Classification TitleWorking TitleAdjunct Professor of EnglishHire TypesAdjunct/PT FacultyDivisionAcademic and Student AffairsDepartmentCollege of Arts, Letters and SciencesUnitEnglish, Philosophy, Spanish and HumanitiesLocationMarshall, MNFLSAExemptFull/Part TimePart TimeFTEEmployment ConditionAdjunct Work ShiftWork Schedule/Hours/DaysPosting DetailsSalary MinimumSalary MaximumSalary TypePer CreditBargaining Unit/PlanJob DescriptionThis adjunct position will teach courses for the English, Philosophy, Spanish, and Humanities Department and/or mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now program. Applicants may indicate a preference for one or both opportunities.

• This position may teach first- and second-year academic writing courses. 
• This position may mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now dual credit program, especially for Composition courses and Literature courses. 
• Instructors must follow programmatic standards in courses they teach and mentor and work from a common curriculum developed by the department. 
• Instructors should be available to students and mentees outside of class time. 

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have a master’s degree in English, Composition, Rhetoric, or a closely related area, or a master’s degree with 18+ graduate credits in English.
• Applicants for mentoring College Now instructors must be able to travel to on-site visits within the state of Minnesota and attend an annual summer workshop on the Southwest Minnesota State University campus. 
• Applicants should have experience teaching college-level English. 
• Applicants should have an appreciation for liberal arts education. 
• Applicants should be able to work productively and collegially with a variety of stakeholders, including students, faculty, and administrators.

Preferred QualificationsOther RequirementsFor a teaching position, preference will be given to applicants who can teach classes on campus in Marshall, Minnesota.

AboutSouthwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate and graduate teaching/advising and strong student/faculty relationships. We area a public institution offering over 50 majors and minors and four master’s degrees. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 14,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.

Benefits InfoOur benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SMSU2021242PNumber of Vacancies1Re-postingNoDesired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Open Date05/25/2023Close DateOpen Until FilledYesAccept ApplicationsYesSpecial Instructions SummaryPosting [email protected] Employment Opportunity StatementSouthwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.

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