Adjunct English

Adjunct English - MFA
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Part-time
Job Classification: Adjunct Faculty
FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried/teaching/stipend)
Department: Master of Fine Arts
Type of employment: Casual / on-call
Company Description
Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

Job Description
Teach MFA students online in poetry, creative nonfiction, or fiction. Responsibilities include: assigning readings and assignments tailored to students' individual goals and projects; reading and providing detailed feedback on student work; and meeting with students online and/or in person about once per month.

Qualifications
MFA or terminal degree in related field; at least one published book from a nationally-recognized press.