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Adjunct Instructors - English
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Position Information
Classification Title
Working Title
Adjunct Instructors - English
Hire Type
Adjunct/PT Faculty
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
College of Liberal Arts/School of the Arts
Unit
English
Location
SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301, Minnesota
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Part Time
FTE
Employment Condition
Adjunct
Work Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Posting Details
This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s).
To learn more about the school and department:
College of Liberal Arts
Department of English
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found here.
Salary Minimum
Salary Maximum
Salary Type
Per Credit
Bargaining Unit/Plan
209, IFO
Job Description
St. Cloud State University is seeking applications for potential adjunct instructors who qualify to teach in the College of Liberal Arts- Department of English. Individuals interested in being considered for part-time, adjunct teaching positions in the English Department should have the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Minimum of MA in English or equivalent
Successful experience teaching the relevant topics (e.g., first year composition, literature courses) documented by student evaluations/peer reviews, sample syllabi, or other evidence
Evidence of the ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
Linguistics positions are ABD or PhD preferred
Writing instructors: graduate-level course taken in teaching methods
Ability to teach writing in the professions/business writing
Other Requirements
About
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.
Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here.
Why Work For Us
Help people achieve their educational dreams. We are looking for diverse people with passion, who are engaged, serious in the work of helping those who strive and desire a college education to achieve their goals.
Benefits Info
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F012P
Number of Vacancies
Re-posting
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
10/31/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Posting Contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.
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