State Univ Adjunct Unit - Department of Writing, Literature, and Language Community Faculty
About The Position
Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, occasionally needs community (adjunct) faculty to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. These positions are temporary and part-time, and are within the Department of Writing, Literature, and Language. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate the ability to teach academic writing courses effectively at the undergraduate level. Outstanding candidates should show a commitment to serving a culturally diverse student body through delivering a student-centered education in a liberal arts context and possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals. The filling of this position is dependent upon budget and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO).
Requirements
- Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition, writing studies, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated ability to teach college-level writing or first-year composition
- Demonstrated ability to work in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse student population
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching college-level writing in both conventional and online formats
- Ability to learn to use a learning management system (Brightspace D2L) for course information, assignments, and grades
- Experience with curriculum development and professional development participation
- Demonstrated ability to work with multilingual and adult learners in first-year writing or similar academic contexts
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate ability to teach academic writing courses effectively at the undergraduate level
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving a culturally diverse student body through delivering a student-centered education in a liberal arts context
- Possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
