Adjunct Professor of English - Adjunct

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* Working Title:

** Adjunct Professor of English - Adjunct
** Institution:
** Southwest Minnesota State University
** Classification

Title:

** State Univ Adjunct Unit
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
**** FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Part time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
** Salary Range:**$0.00 - $0.00
** Job Description
** The English Program at Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking applications for instructors to serve in its adjunct faculty pool for future courses as needed. Possible assignments could include teaching ENG 099:
Introduction to Academic Writing, ENG 151:
Academic Writing, and ENG 251:
Writing in Professions, various Literature courses, and/or serving as a mentor to regional high school English teachers providing our dual credit English courses through our College Now program. All applicants should be prepared to maintain programmatic standards, teach from a common curriculum developed for the course, and be available for students outside of class time. Suitable candidates must have at least a Master’s or M.F.A. degree in English, teaching or related experience, and experience with online course management systems.

Depending on the course coverage needed, a class might be scheduled as on-campus or online (synchronous or asynchronous). Applicants for the College Now dual credit-related assignment must be able to travel and visit regional high schools periodically and be available to consult with high school teachers on a flexible schedule. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as adjunct needs are identified in the program.

Please note:

This appointment date for this position begins the Academic Year of .
** Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1844 per credit.
**** Minimum Qualifications
*** Master of Arts in English (or related field) or Master of Fine Arts in English (or related field)
* Experience teaching at the university level
* Experience teaching with online course management systems
** Required Document to submit for consideration**:
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.
** About
* * Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. 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. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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