Assistant Professor of English - Faculty

Assistant Professor of English
- Faculty

Institution: Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification

Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union: 209:
Inter Faculty Organization

City: Marshall

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Unclassified
- Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $

Job Description: This position will teach courses for the English, Philosophy, Spanish, and Humanities Department. These courses range from English writing courses required by the University’s Liberal Education Program to courses that support the Bachelor of Arts in English degree with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Other assignments are possible based upon the individual’s expertise.

• Courses will be both on-campus and online, and may include composition, creative writing, and literature.
• This position will also mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now dual credit program.
• The person in this position will be expected to participate in departmental activities (meetings, committee representation, assessment, program evaluation, recruitment) regularly.
• Duties also include student advising, contribution to student growth and development, evaluating student performance, student recruitment to English program, scholarly activity, and service to the University community. SMSU, in its commitment to meeting the service needs of the region, expects faculty to engage in regional service, education or study as part of their community service responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants should have an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing (open genre) and/or Literature, or related area. Must have a completed terminal degree in hand at the time of application.
• Must have college teaching experience with composition and creative writing and/or literature.
• Must have demonstrated excellence in teaching in multiple modalities.
• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds are required.
• The successful candidate must be able to travel, work well with various on- and off-campus constituencies, communicate clearly, be organized and attentive to detail, and be a team player.
• Must have a valid US Driver’s License.
• Student-centered approach to education and a commitment to helping grow the English program.

Priority: Priority will be given to those who apply by May 8, 2026
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Position Term: This is a fixed term position that will end following the final duty day of spring semester 2027. There is no guaranteed renewal beyond one year.

Required Documents: Transcript, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and Teaching Philosophy.

Other Considerations: The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.

Telework: No

Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.

We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired

Start Date:

08-17-2026

Position End Date: 05-20-2027

Open Date: 04-14-2026

Close Date: 08-16-2026

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 Affiant Action Office, . For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at  This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.