Responsibilities Teach and lead the Integrated English and Publishing degree emphasis; The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that would include Introduction to Publishing, Literary Editing, and Practicum in Publishing. Teach general composition and other undergraduate courses in at least two of these areas: literature, creative writing, or one other area within English. Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various modalities commensurate with department and…
university needs. Engage in scholarly research or creative endeavors to enhance knowledge of field. Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities. Contribute to student growth and development including student academic advising, Support Minnesota State University Moorhead’s strategic priority of creating a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware, and just. Advise student writing and publishing groups. Teach a load of 12 credit hours per semester or 24 credits per academic year. Serve on university committees or other service to the university and community. Ongoing engagement in activities intended to help close educational equity gaps. Salary Range $64,963-$188,620 annually. Minimum Qualifications Terminal degree in English at the time of hiring. Experience in a supervisory or administrative role in literary and/or academic publishing. Demonstrated ability to teach courses including Introduction to Publishing, Literary Editing, and Practicum in Publishing. Ability to develop and lead the Integrated English and Publishing degree emphasis. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach English courses at the university level. Demonstrated commitment to diverse, equitable, and inclusive pedagogy, and an ability to work successfully with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds, including sensitivity to their needs and concerns. Preferred Qualifications Experience with teaching publishing courses and/or experience in supervising student publications. Ability to integrate Digital Humanities pedagogy into English and Publishing courses. Area of specialization in English, including Creative Writing. Demonstrated success in Grant Writing. Two years teaching experience in higher education as primary instructor prior to this application. Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching. Demonstrated experience collaborating with other academic programs on campus. Other Requirements The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time. The candidate will be required to teach twelve credits per semester with the possibility of four separate course preparations per semester. Official transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions must be provided to the Office of Human Resources prior to first duty day. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.mnnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/ifo-contract.pdf . In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to Minnesota State College and Universities vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check. Completed application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, unofficial transcripts, and samples of work in publishing and/or digital publishing. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Telework (Yes/No): No.
