Metropolitan State invites applications for a half-time, tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in creative writing in the College of Arts and
Sciences. We offer a creative writing track within the writing major as well as a minor in creative writing. This half-time position will be eligible for
partial benefits.

We seek candidates who have extensive experience with a diverse group of students, which may include under-prepared students, ESL and first generation college students. Creative, adaptable individuals who would enjoy being an integral part of Metropolitan State’s diverse community, promoting the arts, cultural diversity and cultural understanding are encouraged to apply.

Job Title and Description: Creative Writing Professor, teaching poetry, fiction and memoir with an emphasis on the experiences of people of color in the
United States. Responsibilities include teaching and advising within our excellent creative writing program in a shared leadership model that includes
responsibility for curriculum, budget, faculty and staff. For details on the creative writing track of the writing degree program see www.metrostate.edu/cas/cwa/writing.html.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:
www.hr.mnscu.edu/LR/index.html.

Required Qualifications:
* Master’s degree or equivalent;
* Demonstrated commitment to serving culturally and ethnically diverse communities;
* Published book in one of the following genres: poetry, literary fiction or creative nonfiction published by an established publishing company, or small
trade or university press;
* Teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Master of Fine Arts degree;
* Teaching experience in higher education;
* Experience coordinating creative writing-oriented programs and events; and
* Additional substantial publications.
Application and Appointment: For full consideration applications must be received by May 21, 2007 for a Fall 2007 appointment. All applicants must submit: a letter of application addressing job description and requirements; résumé; transcripts (official transcripts are required for hire); a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; supporting documents demonstrating teaching effectiveness (e.g., student and/or participant evaluations, sample syllabi, program brochures, or performance evaluations); and, the names, addresses, emails and phone numbers of five references to:

Creative Writing Search Committee
c/o Barbara Yonekawa
Metropolitan State University,
1380 Energy Park Lane, Suite 205,
St. Paul, MN 55108.

For additional information call Ms. Yonekawa, administrative support person at (651) 999-5958. TTY users (651) 772-7687 or email Barbara.Yonekawa@metrostate.edu.

Application Information
Postal Address:
Barbara Yonekawa
Communication, Writing and the Arts
Metropolitan State University
1380 Energy Park Lane, Suite 205
St. Paul, MN 55108

Phone:
651 793-999-5958

TDD:
651 772-7687