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Assistant Professor of English-Creative Writing

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor of English-Creative Writing

Institution:

Winona State University

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Winona

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Job Description

  • Teach creative writing courses in multiple genres, as well as composition and literature courses.
  • Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs, which includes physical presence on campus.
  • Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement 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 advising.
  • Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
  • Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MFA in Creative Writing or related field with focus on fiction and/or poetry.
  • College teaching experience
     

Preferred Qualification 

  • PhD in English, Creative Writing, or closely related field.
  • Substantive experience, concentrated coursework, and/or demonstrated expertise in creative writing, with a strong preference for experience in multiple genres.
  • Experience with and commitment to community engagement, such as coordinating and hosting literary reading series on campus.
  • Experience/coursework/demonstrated expertise in literature and composition.
  • Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in creative writing courses.
  • Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in composition.
  • Strong writing skills, as reflected in teaching materials and other application materials.
  • Scholarly/creative achievement in area of specialization.
  • Evidence of professional activities and service.
  • Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
     

Salary Range: $64,066 - $186,015; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include the following:  

  • A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
  • Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
  • Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
  • A list of professional references with contact information
  • At least three (3) letters of reference.Please advise persons providing letters of reference of Minnesota’s open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request.Letters can be sent to jobs@winona.edu.
     

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: Review begins April 21, 2025

Appointment Date: August 2025

Primary Location: Winona, Minnesota

Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track
 

Telework (Yes/No) No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU’s Rochester campus is located in Minnesota’s third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

03-28-2025

Close Date:

04-25-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Robin M Delong

Posting Contact Email:

mm3555je@minnstate.edu

Average salary estimate

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$64066K
$186015K

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The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is made up of 32 universities and community and technical colleges, including 25 two-year colleges and seven state universities. The system offers more than 3,500 degree programs. It enrolls abo...

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