English
Job Description
Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for two (2) unlimited, full-time positions of English Instructor in the English departmentwithin the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures.Minneapolis College’s English department consists of award-winning poets, writers, and teachers who have been recognized with state and national awards, McKnight Fellowships, and state-wide teaching awards. The department is committed to building equitable, student-centered classrooms.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Teaching a full-time (30-credit annual load) in college-level courses in English composition and college-ready writing, with occasional offerings in literature and / or creative writing.
- Delivering instruction in multiple modalities, including on-campus, blended, and synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
- Drawing on knowledge of critical race theories, arts literacy, and literature from a diverse and contemporary canon of writers to engage our student body.
- Participation in the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional materials within the English department.
- Participating in student assessment. assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, department, Transfer Pathway in Communication Studies, and college general-education levels.
- Actively engaging in the college community through committee work and inter-departmental collaboration.
- Developing and revising courses and instructional materials.
- Commitment to providing quality instruction and services to a very diverse student population.
- Commitment to consensus-driven decision making with colleagues in the English Department. Collegial and cooperative work relationships with colleagues in the department, department support staff, and all college personnel.
- Teaching may involve both on-campus and online instruction. The schedule may include daytime, evenings, or Saturdays.
Education Requirement
- Master’s degree with a major in English or
- Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in English.
Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (to be completed within first three years of employment)
- Community College Experience – two or more years of teaching experience in an urban setting, community college or combined community and technical college, and / or similar environment.
- Composition/Rhetoric – coursework and / or practice in composition pedagogy; autonomous classroom teaching (2+ years)
- College-Level Writing – coursework and / or practice in the theory and pedagogy of working with developmental writers toward achieving college-level writing skills (2+ years).
- Technology and Pedagogy – Demonstrated teaching in multiple modalities, including fully online and blended models, and incorporation of multimedia into Composition as a discipline.
- Multicultural / Cross-cultural texts – two or more years’ classroom teaching experience and / or significant graduate level coursework in multicultural educational theories, pedagogies and settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and evidence of a strong and clear understanding and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community colleges and their students, faculty, staff, administrators and communities they serve.
- Assessment – experience with the development of assessment strategies and practices across all levels: classroom, department, and college.
- Service to the College – a demonstrated willingness to participate through committee work and/or student activities.
- Student-centered – demonstrated contributions to student growth and development through retention measures, student mentoring, and student activities.
Minneapolis College enrolls nearly 10,000 for-credit students annually. Located in the heart of Minneapolis, we actively partner in initiatives to strengthen the social, economic and cultural vitality of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
We are one of the most diverse college campuses in Minnesota. More than 70 percent of our students identify as being members of Indigenous or communities of color, international, low income, or first generation. At Minneapolis College we strive to eliminate barriers, build bridges, and cross them together.
Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. With 26 colleges and seven state universities and 54 campuses. Minnesota State is the largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota and the fifth largest system of higher education in the country. Minnesota State is committed to ensuring access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans; being the partner of choice to meet Minnesota’s workforce and community needs; and delivering to students,employers, communities and taxpayers the highest value, most affordable higher education option.
The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety link.
Benefits Info
We are one of the most diverse college campuses in Minnesota. More than 70 percent of our students identify as being members of Indigenous or communities of color, international, low income, or first generation. At Minneapolis College we strive to eliminate barriers, build bridges, and cross them together.
Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. With 26 colleges and seven state universities and 54 campuses. Minnesota State is the largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota and the fifth largest system of higher education in the country. Minnesota State is committed to ensuring access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans; being the partner of choice to meet Minnesota’s workforce and community needs; and delivering to students,employers, communities and taxpayers the highest value, most affordable higher education option.
The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety link.
Salary:
Full time faculty salaries currently range from $43,067- $94,542 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023- 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.
Benefits:
The State of Minnesota offers excellent benefits for eligible employees:
Full time faculty salaries currently range from $43,067- $94,542 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023- 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.
Benefits:
The State of Minnesota offers excellent benefits for eligible employees:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance
- Paid Personal & Sick Leave Retirement Plans, including defined benefits &401(a) defined contribution
- Optional 457 & 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans Pre-tax
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Waiver for employees & dependents
Posting Number MC20-440P Re-posting No Desired Start Date 08/12/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 02/05/2024 Close Date 05/03/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
APPLY ONLINE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Select this job posted on https://minneapolistech.peopleadmin.com/, and click “Apply for this Job” to create an account and apply online.
Attach cover letter, cv/resume, and unofficial copies of all transcripts.
Application materials submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Applicants should be prepared to provide contact information of four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address your qualifications for this position (prefer that at least one reference observed you while you were acting in a teaching capacity).
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS TO BE CONSIDERED. Copies of transcripts are acceptable for the screening process; the successful candidate will need to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Accept Applications Yes Posting Contact Gabriele.Krauss@minneapolis.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Select this job posted on https://minneapolistech.peopleadmin.com/, and click “Apply for this Job” to create an account and apply online.
Attach cover letter, cv/resume, and unofficial copies of all transcripts.
Application materials submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Applicants should be prepared to provide contact information of four (4) references, including two (2) managers, who can directly address your qualifications for this position (prefer that at least one reference observed you while you were acting in a teaching capacity).
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE TRANSCRIPTS TO BE CONSIDERED. Copies of transcripts are acceptable for the screening process; the successful candidate will need to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Minneapolis College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BYR) employer. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.
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