Oregon State University-posted 26 days ago
Part-time
Corvallis, OR
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

The Master's in Fine Arts (MFA) Program, at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2025-2026 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs Applications will be considered throughout the 2025/2026 academic year as opportunities become available. This position is located in Bend, Oregon. The intention of this pool is to collect applications for current or future opportunities and does not necessarily imply a position is available at this time. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus and remote graduate courses in the following areas: Fiction Writing (Short & Long), Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry & Poetics. If hired into a term-appointment, the anticipated start dates are September 16, 2025, December 16 2025, or March 16, 2026. The primary mission of the Master's in Fine Arts (MFA) Program is to provide graduate level education, including critical reading, writing, and thinking while advancing students' knowledge and skills though the teaching. The curriculum encompasses most standard approaches to writing through workshops and seminars, with a particular focus on the honing of genre-based craft skills, critical studies, difference & diversity, as well as community engagement. The incumbent(s) are expected to provide an intellectual and artistic foundation for students while also mentoring students through the successful creation of a thesis project. The courses serve students in the degree program only.

  • Administer and teach courses(s) term-by-term or in one or more these disciplines: Fiction Writing (Short & Long) Creative Non-Fiction Poetry & Poetics.
  • Mentor students in the creation and production of theses.
  • Hold regular office hours.
  • Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
  • Serve on thesis committees, attend faculty meetings, participate in curriculum development, perform record-keeping and minor administrative tasks.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • At least 1 book-length publication by (or under contract with) a national press.
  • Teaching experience at the college or university level.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.
  • MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or PhD in English, American Studies, Liberal Studies (or a related field).
  • A strong commitment to and experience with local, regional, national, and/or transnational literary communities.
  • Ability to develop and teach creative writing seminars and workshops with a focus on racial/ethnic, gender/sexual, class-based and other forms of difference.
  • Experience with publishing and/or advising student-led literary publications.
  • Experience with on-line teaching formats (Zoom, etc.)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
  • Retirement savings paid by the university.
  • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
  • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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