Pool Part-time lecturer - Directed Writing; Creative Nonfiction and Poetry U

Duties of the Position

Teach up to 4 WTU of Directed Writing courses in English 435 (Directed Writing: Undergraduate) or English 535 (Directed Writing: Graduate Level). Work assignment/compensation for 435/535 will depend on WTU number reached by semester census date (September 15, 2026). The 435 and 535 are individualized instruction in creative writing genres, one‑on‑one with a published writer. For this position, the genres of Poetry and Creative Nonfiction are needed.

The instructor will work with students on a variety of individualized projects in either Poetry or Creative Nonfiction, some of which serve as the students’ capstone experience in the undergraduate Creative Writing major track and others of which are the curricular equivalent of taking a writing workshop course in that genre.

• Follow university Syllabus policies
• Hold office hours (typically 1 hour per 3-unit course)
• Depending on needs and availability, the instructor hired for this course could be eligible to be hired to teach an Advanced Poetry Workshop and/or other Poetry or Creative Nonfiction course in the spring.

• Publication of two books with nationally recognized and distributed publishers.

• Full‑time is a 15‑unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.
• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full‑time month.
• The full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part‑time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester‑by‑semester basis.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
• Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

• Cover letter indicating your general approach to teaching the 435/535 Directed Writing Course and your general approach to creative writing pedagogy.
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate)
• Contact Information for 3 References

The University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting:
This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

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