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

Metropolitan State University • Saint Paul, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 TCID 261-50: Business Writing and TCID 271-50: Technical Writing. Metro State University is dedicated to providing a relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive environment. The university aims to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower students to create a better future. It offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees, equipping diverse learners with essential knowledge and skills. Metro State has received multiple Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards and is recognized as a Minority Serving Institution. The university serves over 9,000 diverse students, many of whom are first-generation or Pell Grant eligible. Its flexible course offerings cater to commuting students and those learning remotely. Metro State is also recognized for promoting social mobility and is committed to academic excellence and community engagement. The university actively pursues the Equity 2030 goal of the Minnesota State system, focusing on closing disparities and fostering an inclusive campus climate. The College of Liberal Arts, located in St. Paul, MN, houses programs in humanities, social sciences, communications, and the arts, preparing students for success in various pursuits. The college comprises several departments, including Technical Communication and Interaction Design, and serves over 900 majors and pre-majors, as well as the majority of the University’s students through general education courses.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree, or terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) in discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.) or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.), or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach.
• A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach, and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework or an equivalent amount of professional certification in the discipline or subfield in which they teach.
• A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) 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 in which they teach or 1 year of work experience and discipline-specific certification.
• A terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A, D.N.P., D.B.A.) in the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach (for graduate level courses).
• A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach (for graduate level courses).
• A 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 (for graduate level courses).
• A 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 (for graduate level courses).

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.

Benefits

• 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
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level