Adjunct Professor of English

Southwest Minnesota State University; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Low-cost medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health care spending accounts

Job summary

Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN, invites applications for an adjunct position in the English, Philosophy, Spanish and Humanities Department. The appointee will teach first- and second-year writing courses and may mentor College Now instructors, following department curricula and staying available to students outside class time.

Requirements include a master’s degree in English, Composition, or a related area (or 18+ graduate English credits).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Composition, Rhetoric, or related area, or Master’s with 18+ graduate English credits.
• Ability to travel to Minnesota on-site visits and attend a summer workshop on SMSU campus.
• Experience teaching college-level English.
• Appreciation for liberal arts education.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Teach first- and second-year writing courses for the English, Philosophy, Spanish and Humanities Department.
• Mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in College Now dual credit program, especially for Composition and Literature.
• Follow programmatic standards and common curriculum developed by the department.
• Be available to students outside of class time.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in English, Composition, Rhetoric, or related area

18+ graduate credits in English

Job description

Unit English, Philosophy, Spanish and Humanities

Location

Location Marshall, MN

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Full/Part Time

Full/Part Time Part Time

FTE

Employment Condition

Employment Condition Adjunct

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Job Description

This 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 Qualifications

Other Requirements

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

About

Southwest 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 Info

Our 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:

• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southwest 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 Affirmaitve 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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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts - Unofficial of highest degree
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents