Assistant Professor of English - Faculty

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 the 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.

• 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 will be given to those who apply by 5/8/2026. 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.

• Transcript
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Teaching Philosophy

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not consider H‑1B sponsorship. Employment or visa sponsorship, other than H‑1B status, must be pre‑approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.

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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.

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