State Univ Adjunct Unit - Department of Technical Communication and Interaction Design

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Working Title:

State Univ Adjunct Unit
- Department of Technical Communication and Interaction Design

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification

Title:

State Univ Adjunct Unit

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209:
Inter Faculty Organization

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified
- Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$1,888.00 per unit (credit)

Job Description:

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an adjunct professor of Technical Communication and Interaction Design for the Fall 2026 Semester. Assigned courses may include the following:

• TCID 261-50:
  Business Writing
• TCID 271-50:
  Technical Writing

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
• Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.

Minimum Qualifications (Undergraduate):

• Master’s degree, terminal degree, or J.D. in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; or
• Master’s degree, terminal degree, or J.D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; or
• Master’s degree, terminal degree, or J.D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; or
• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach, and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework or equivalent professional certification; or
• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field, or 1 year of work experience and discipline-specific certification.

Minimum Qualifications (Graduate):

• Terminal degree or J.D. in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• Master’s degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of terminal degree graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; or
• Master’s degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications will be considered when selected.

Application: To apply, go to metrostate.edu

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to the online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or resume.
• Transcripts – valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, including your name and the academic institution’s name/logo; if doctoral study is in progress, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date; official original transcripts will be required if selected.
• Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

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Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Benefits Information:

Benefits include 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, six weeks of paid parental leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles, pension and retirement plans, pre‑tax medical and dental expense accounts, employer‑paid life insurance, short and long term disability, professional development, and tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents.

Desired

Start Date:

08-22-2026

Position End Date:

12-13-2026

Open Date:

03-09-2026

Close Date:

08-17-2026