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Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor of English Hire Types Faculty Division Academic and Student Affairs Department College of Arts, Letters and Sciences Unit English, Philosophy, Spanish and Humanities Location Marshall, MN FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.0 Employment Condition Probationary Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details Salary Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Type Per Credit Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO Job Description This tenure track position will directly support the Professional Writing & Communication major and undergraduate certificate in Professional Writing. The faculty member may teach courses such as copy editing, journalism, grammar, technical writing, new media, and business writing, in addition to composition courses. Courses will be offered in a range of delivery modes, including in-person as well as synchronous and asynchronous online.
- This position will maintain an active research agenda, including conducting and publishing research in their area of expertise.
- 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.
- Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD) in Technical and Professional Communication, Rhetoric, Writing Studies, or a closely related area.
- Must have college teaching experience with composition and technical writing.
- Must have demonstrated excellence in teaching through 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.
- Collegiality within the department is highly desirable, as well as willingness to work with the department's Writing Committee to meet assessment and curriculum requirements.
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for liberal education.
- Must have a student-centered approach to education and a commitment to helping grow the English program.
- Demonstrated abilities/ competence in instructional technology and commitment to interdisciplinary education is preferred.
- Ability to mentor students who seek careers in technical writing, professional writing, or publishing.
- Professional experience in technical writing, science writing, professional writing, grant writing, editing and publishing or journalism.
Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives 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. 13,000) 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.
Benefits Info Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SMSU2021269P Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 12/18/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Accept Applications Yes Special Instructions Summary Posting Contact Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.
