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Michigan State University Inst/Ast Prof-Fixed Term in Creative Writing in East Lansing, Michigan
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Inst/Ast Prof-Fixed Term in Creative Writing
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Arts And Letters
Department:English 10004264
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title
Inst/Ast Prof-Fixed Term in Creative Writing
Position Summary
The Department of English is seeking a part-time instructor(s) to staff several courses in our Creative Writing program for the 2022-23 academic year, including introductory courses in creative writing, creative non-fiction, and poetry. This is a part-time, fixed-term position (s), beginning August 16, 2022. The successful candidate will engage in an active program of teaching, including up to four courses in the academic year in the Creative Writing Program of the Department of English.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
MFA for Instructor level or PhD for Assistant Professor level in English or Creative Writing, or a related field.
Desired Qualifications
MFA in Creative Writing for Instructor level; PhD in English for Assistant Professor level.
Required Application Materials
a) a cover letter
b) current curriculum vitae
c) any other materials desired by the search committee
d) a summary of the candidate’s experience with diversity in the classroom and/or in past or planned research endeavors, experience mentoring diverse students or community outreach initiatives, and an explanation of how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence
e) the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin June 6th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources websitehttp://careers.msu.eduPosting Number 783509. For more information, contact Justus Nieland, Chair of the Search Committee atnieland@msu.edu.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
Review of Applications Begins On
06/06/2022
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: May 24, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time