University of Minnesota
Lecturer or Teaching Specialist 2024-25 - Creative Writing
University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
About the JobThe Creative Writing Program in the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts is accepting applications for lecturers or teaching specialists to teach courses that may occur in Fall 2024 (August 26, 2024 - January 8, 2025); or Spring 2025 (January 9, 2025 - May 25, 2025). The Creative Writing Program occasionally needs lecturers or teaching specialists to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty members or graduate students. This search will establish a "pool" of instructors if such openings occur during the 2024/25 academic year. Applicants may be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Teaching may be for day or evening courses, and primarily will be for in-person instruction. Appointments may or may not be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Courses are primarily introductory undergraduate courses.
Responsibilities:
Prepare for and teach classes in ways that best help students to learnCreate Canvas course sites and syllabi that conform to department and University policiesStay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practiceHold regular office hours that are clearly announced in advanceRespond to student needs and questions professionally and in a timely mannerEvaluate student learning and assign gradesCommunicate instructor evaluation process to studentsReceive department and University emails and respond in a timely mannerUnderstand and follow all relevant University policies and procedures and participate in trainings, as requiredParticipate in relevant departmental meetingsSubmit annual review materials
QualificationsLecturerRequired qualifications
MFA or PhDA minimum of one year college teaching experience in designated fieldPreferred qualifications
Two or more years college teaching experience in the course areas that are to be offeredBroad familiarity with creative writing and literatureOne published book (or book in press)
Teaching SpecialistRequired qualifications
Bachelor's degreeA minimum of one year college teaching experience in designated fieldPreferred qualifications:
M.A. degree in English or a closely related fieldTwo or more years college teaching experience in the course areas that are to be offeredBroad familiarity with creative writing and literatureOne published book (or book in press)Applicants with a BA or MA will be hired as teaching specialists; applicants with an MFA or PhD will be hired as lecturers.
About the DepartmentThe Department of English serves approximately 400 majors and thousands of University of Minnesota undergraduate students. The teaching, scholarship and other creative work of the English faculty covers a broad range that includes literature, language, creative writing, literacy and rhetorical studies, linguistics and cultural inquiry, as well as the theories and documents that inform and critique these disciplines. For additional information, please see our website at
http://english.cla.umn.edu/ .
About the U of MThe University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).#J-18808-Ljbffr
Teaching may be for day or evening courses, and primarily will be for in-person instruction. Appointments may or may not be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Courses are primarily introductory undergraduate courses.
Responsibilities:
Prepare for and teach classes in ways that best help students to learnCreate Canvas course sites and syllabi that conform to department and University policiesStay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practiceHold regular office hours that are clearly announced in advanceRespond to student needs and questions professionally and in a timely mannerEvaluate student learning and assign gradesCommunicate instructor evaluation process to studentsReceive department and University emails and respond in a timely mannerUnderstand and follow all relevant University policies and procedures and participate in trainings, as requiredParticipate in relevant departmental meetingsSubmit annual review materials
QualificationsLecturerRequired qualifications
MFA or PhDA minimum of one year college teaching experience in designated fieldPreferred qualifications
Two or more years college teaching experience in the course areas that are to be offeredBroad familiarity with creative writing and literatureOne published book (or book in press)
Teaching SpecialistRequired qualifications
Bachelor's degreeA minimum of one year college teaching experience in designated fieldPreferred qualifications:
M.A. degree in English or a closely related fieldTwo or more years college teaching experience in the course areas that are to be offeredBroad familiarity with creative writing and literatureOne published book (or book in press)Applicants with a BA or MA will be hired as teaching specialists; applicants with an MFA or PhD will be hired as lecturers.
About the DepartmentThe Department of English serves approximately 400 majors and thousands of University of Minnesota undergraduate students. The teaching, scholarship and other creative work of the English faculty covers a broad range that includes literature, language, creative writing, literacy and rhetorical studies, linguistics and cultural inquiry, as well as the theories and documents that inform and critique these disciplines. For additional information, please see our website at
http://english.cla.umn.edu/ .
About the U of MThe University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).#J-18808-Ljbffr