Assistant Professor of English Faculty

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Job Description

This position will teach courses for the English Philosophy Spanish and Humanities Department. These courses range from English writing courses required by the Universitys Liberal Education Program to courses that support the Bachelor of Arts in English degree with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Other assignments are possible based upon the individuals expertise.

• Courses will be both on-campus and online and may include composition creative writing and literature.

• This position will also mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now dual credit program.

• The person in this position will be expected to participate in departmental activities (meetings committee representation assessment program evaluation recruitment) regularly.

• Duties also include student advising contribution to student growth and development evaluating student performance student recruitment to English program scholarly activity and service to the University community. SMSU in its commitment to meeting the service needs of the region expects faculty to engage in regional service education or study as part of their community service responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants should have an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing (open genre) and/or Literature or related area. Must have a completed terminal degree in hand at the time of application.

• Must have college teaching experience with composition and creative writing and/or literature.

• Must have demonstrated excellence in teaching in multiple modalities.

• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds are required.

• The successful candidate must be able to travel work well with various on- and off-campus constituencies communicate clearly be organized and attentive to detail and be a team player.

• Must have a valid US Drivers License.

• Student-centered approach to education and a commitment to helping grow the English program.

Priority will be given to those who apply by 5/5/2026.

This is a fixed term position that will end following the final duty day of spring semester 2027. There is no guaranteed renewal beyond one year.

Required Document to submit for consideration: Transcript Cover Letter Resume/CV and Teaching Philosophy.

Other Considerations: The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship other than H-1B status must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.

Telework (Yes/No)

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About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission dating back to 1967 provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula cultural programs diversity of staff and students cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern interconnected and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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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.

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