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Saint Mary's College of California
  • Position Number: 1030644
  • Location: Moraga, CA
  • Position Type: Education


Per Course Adjunct Faculty, ENGL 384

Salary: Location

Job Type: Department

Job Number: 2015-1601349

Location: Location

Department: SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

Closing: 6/26/2017 11:59 PM Pacific

Background:

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.



Responsibilities:

Saint Mary's College invites applications for part-time Per Class Adjunct Faculty to teach English 384: Craft Seminar in Fiction in Fall, 2017.

Reporting to the Director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing, the Writer in Residence teaches the graduate level Craft Seminar in Fiction and holding office hours with students. The Writer in Residence will give one reading and one craft talk. Candidates should be comfortable in a small classroom teaching environment that is student-centered with an interactive learning style. Candidates should be comfortable supporting a multi-cultural curriculum.

Course:
ENGL 384, Craft Seminar in Fiction

Date/Time:
Fall 2017
Thursday, 4:45-8:00 pm

Course Description:
Reporting to the Director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing, the Writer in Residence teaches the graduate level Craft Seminar in Fiction and holding office hours with students. The Writer in Residence will give one reading and one craft talk. Candidates should be comfortable in a small classroom teaching environment that is student-centered with an interactive learning style. Candidates should be comfortable supporting a multi-cultural curriculum.



Experience and Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and MA or MFA. PhD highly desirable, along with significant published record in fiction, at least one published book; and demonstrated prior teaching experience in the field. The MFA in Creative Writing program is committed to a highly collaborative and culturally diverse faculty, student and campus environment.



Supplemental Information:

Application Instructions: Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

  1. A resume
  2. The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
  3. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.









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