Pool Part-time lecturer - English Press Editing; Zaum literary magazine

English Department – Lecturer

Sonoma State University (SSU), a public liberal arts and sciences university located in Sonoma County, California.

The English Department has a long history of teaching composition, literature, and rhetoric and providing students of diverse backgrounds with quality education and personalized support.

• Teach the 4-unit English 368 Zaum class, offering experience in editing and publishing a student literary journal.
• Coordinate logistics with a printing company, campus events, promotion, and publicity for the literary magazine.
• Follow university syllabus policies.
• Hold office hours (typical 1 hour per 3-unit course).
• Teach the course both Fall and Spring semesters; subsequent spring teaching is contingent upon funding.

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing.
• Previous editorial or leadership role in publishing a print literary magazine at graduate level or in a professional capacity.
• Publication of creative work in regionally prominent journals.
• Previous teaching experience.

• Significant experience in literary publishing and promotion, and/or organizing literary events.
• Publication of a book of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.
• Significant national journal publications.
• Significant teaching experience in creative writing workshops and publishing.

Full-time position, 15-unit workload per semester. Salary is commensurate with degree level and experience. Anticipated monthly base salary range: $5,507 – $6,677. The full-time monthly base is prorated to the number of units worked and paid in six monthly payments.

• Cover letter indicating teaching approach for the 368 Small Press Editing course.
• Unofficial transcript (official may be required for selected candidate).
• Student evaluation(s).
• Contact information for three references.

The University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants 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. This position may be a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. All employees must reside in California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees for CSU-related work outside California. A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed. Offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating eligibility to work in the United States.

The University does not facilitate the H1B visa process for temporary positions.

Applicants will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decision related to sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications and before a job offer is extended. Those reaching the final stages must sign a release form authorizing the release of information regarding any substantiated allegations of misconduct.