Job Information
Minnesota State English Instructor (2 positions) in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Working Title:
English Instructor (2 positions)
Institution:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Minneapolis
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Job Description
Minneapolis College, a vibrant two-year community and technical college, is accepting applications for two (2) permanent, full-time positions of English Instructor in the English Department within 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 of the position include but are not limited to:
Teaching a full-time (30-credit annual load) in college-level courses in English, primarily 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 and literature from a diverse and contemporary canon of writers to engage our student body.
Participating 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, and college general education levels.
Engaging in the college community through committee work and interdepartmental collaboration.
Developing and revising courses and instructional materials.
Committing to providing quality instruction and services to a diverse student population.
Committing 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.
The schedule may include daytime, evenings, or Saturdays.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement
• Master’s degree with a major in English or
• Master’s degree in any discipline / field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) English.
Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (http://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/fields/500006.html) (to be completed within first three years of employment).
Preferred Qualification
Community College Experience – two or more years of teaching experience in an urban setting, community college, 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.
Artificial Intelligence – Experience navigating AI in the writing classroom.
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.
Student-centered – demonstrated contributions to student growth and development through retention measures, student mentoring, and student activities.
Other Requirements
Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College for consideration.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Varies
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.
Special Instructions Summary
APPLY TO THIS JOB POSTING ONLINE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 . PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE. The position will be open until filled.
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 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.
About
Minneapolis College is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The campus is located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community.
Faculty and staff collaborate to offer a supportive environment that values active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, and a team environment and challenging careers.
As an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.
The College is 100 years strong and has a rich history and mission that is still relevant today.
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 link Minneapolis College Public Safety or go to https://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safet y (http://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety)
Minneapolis College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator,and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) employer (http://minneapolis.edu/veteran-friendly-values) . A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.
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.
Desired Start Date:
08-20-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
01-27-2025
Close Date:
Posting Contact Name:
Gabriele Eva Krauss
Posting Contact Email:
bp9063we@minnstate.edu
