Instructor Pool 2024/2025: Creative Writing (MFA) Job at Oregon State University

Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Creative Writing (MFA)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume/CV;
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3. A diversity statement indicating how your teaching philosophy and practices promote diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion in the classroom and broader community.
4. Representative writing sample of 25 pages or less, upload as “Other Document 1”.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Position Information

Department: Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)

Position Title: Instructor

Job Title: Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Creative Writing (MFA)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Summary: OSU -Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for one or more fixed-term, non-tenure-track full or part-time instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Instructors may be needed to teach on campus and remote graduate courses in the following areas: Fiction Writing (Short & Long), Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry & Poetics. The primary mission of the Master’s in Fine Arts (MFA) Program is to provide graduate level education, including critical reading, writing, and thinking while advancing students’ knowledge and skills through teaching. The incumbent(s) are expected to provide an intellectual and artistic foundation for students while also mentoring students through the successful creation of a thesis project. The courses serve students in the degree program only.

Key Responsibilities:

90%: Teaching & Mentorship: Administer and teach courses(s) term-by-term or in one or more these disciplines: Fiction Writing (Short & Long), Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry & Poetics. Mentor students in the creation and production of theses. Hold regular office hours. Complete course assessment processes and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.

10%: Service: Serve on thesis committees, attend faculty meetings, participate in curriculum development, perform record-keeping and minor administrative tasks.

What You Will Need:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 1 book-length publication by (or under contract with) a national press.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

What We Would Like You to Have:

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing and at least one book-length publication published by (or under contract with) a national press; or PhD in English, American Studies, Liberal Studies (or a related field) and at least one book-length publication published by (or under contract with) a national press.
• A strong commitment to and experience with local, regional, national, and/or transnational literary communities.
• Ability to develop and teach creative writing seminars and workshops with a focus on racial/ethnic, gender/sexual, class-based and other forms of difference.
• Experience with publishing and/or advising student-led literary publications.
• Experience with online teaching formats (Zoom, etc.).

Working Conditions / Work Schedule: Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs and engagement in campus and/or program activities.

Pay Method: Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month. Pay Date: Last working day of the month.

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume/CV;
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3. A diversity statement indicating how your teaching philosophy and practices promote diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion in the classroom and broader community.
4. Representative writing sample of 25 pages or less, upload as “Other Document 1”.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.