English Professor for Professional Writing

State of Massachusetts • Salem, MA • 20h ago

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered. Applicants must apply on theSalem State Career siteto be considered. Overview The English department seeks a colleague with a vision to expand the potential of our professional writing concentration through an emphasis on the importance of multimodal storytelling and the development of a social justice component beginning in September 2027. The successful candidate will coordinate the English department's professional writing concentration and teach within the program. Coordination of the professional writing concentration includes overseeing Red Skies Magazine, our campus ezine that covers university events and issues and whose student staff comes from all departments in the university. The successful candidate will also coordinate internships in partnership with our Center for Civic Engagement. Teaching assignments will vary based upon the expertise of the candidate and programmatic needs, but may include Introduction to Professional Writing, Editing for Publication, Writing in the Workplace, Literary Journalism, Seminar in Modern Publishing, Digital Writing, and/or a portfolio capstone course. Salem State University is committed to excellence in teaching. We pride ourselves in providing first-rate classroom experiences and supervising intensive learning opportunities such as research and internships. Many of our students are first-generation, racial/ethnic minorities, veterans, and adult learners. Salem State University is located in the Greater Boston area in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts. The Greater Boston region is famous for its world-class education, healthcare, and business enterprises and the area offers numerous opportunities for professional and personal enrichment. Duties and Responsibilities Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding. DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered. Applicants must apply on theSalem State Career siteto be considered. Required Qualifications 1. MFA in Creative Writing or PhD English, Composition, Rhetoric, Technical Communication, and/or Writing Studies with expertise in Professional Writing, Technical Writing, Public Writing, and/or Writing for Digital Media. 2. At least two years of experience teaching full time at a Massachusetts State University or comparable institution 3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching 4. Scholarship, master's thesis, or dissertation related professional writing, business writing, technical writing, digital writing, and/or multimedia storytelling Preferred Qualifications 1. PhD in English, Composition, Rhetoric, Technical Communication, and/or Writing Studies with expertise in Professional Writing, Technical Writing, Public Writing, and/or Writing for Digital Media. 2. Commitment to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching 3. Experience with coordinating a student publication 4. Experience with teaching multimodal writing and writing for new media 5. Experience with mentoring student interns 6. As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HSI/MSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates body of scholarly work addresses issues regarding the welfare and representation of historically under-served communities in our region. Candidates should present documented activities in appropriately aligned teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors. Working Location This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities. Application Instructions DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered. Please apply online at theSalem State Career siteand attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship. EEO Statement The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law. ADA Statement Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please emaileo-hr@salemstate.edu. Recruitment Agencies Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Job: Education Organization: Salem State College Title: English Professor for Professional Writing Location: Massachusetts-Salem-352 Lafayette St Requisition ID: 260005G7

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