METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, a vibrant and growing public, urban university, is seeking to fill a full-time, probationary (tenure-track) assistant professor position within the Technical Communication and Professional Writing Program of the School of Communication, Writing, and the Arts beginning August 2019.
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The University: Metropolitan State University, a member of the Minnesota State, serves approximately 11,000 students in the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan area. We are the most diverse university in the system, with approximately 41% of our students coming from communities of color. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adults and communities of color. Recognized in 2008 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement and named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission.
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The School/Academic Department: The School of Communication, Writing and the Arts, located in the College of Liberal Arts, offers multiple majors and minors, including a B.A. in Technical Communication and Professional Writing (TCPW) and an M.S. in Technical Communication; a graduate certificate and a minor in the Design of User Experience, and a minor in Game Studies. The TCPW program features a commitment to core competencies in writing, editing, research and design; practical, hands-on learning; an active relationship with Twin Cities employers and practitioners; and responsiveness to changes in technology and media. The School of Communication, Writing and the Arts (SCWA) provides a lively interdisciplinary setting for teaching, research, and creative work. The School of Communication, Writng and the Arts also encourages applications be submitted from members of under-represented groups in higher education.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.
* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:
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Application: To apply, go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrostatemn/default.cfm
Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Closing Date: November 30, 2018
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:
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Metropolitan State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.