DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach Creative Writing, prose (fiction and creative nonfiction), as well as Composition.          

Maintain office hours and provide advisement and mentorship for students.   

Assist in curriculum development and review.

Participate in college and professional development activities.

Conduct and publish research.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFYING FACTORS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Specialization in Creative Writing, multiple genres strongly desired.

Experience in teaching Creative Writing as well as all levels of First-Year Composition.

Experience in teaching developmental composition a plus.

Dedication to ensuring excellence in curriculum delivery, development, and

improvement.

Experience and interest in teaching students from diverse cultural, ethnic and academic

backgrounds.

Ability to use technology in instruction and student advising.

Understanding of and commitment to the role of a comprehensive college in a multi-

cultural setting.

Involvement with recognized professional associations or organizations.

Some familiarity or experience with, or willingness to use, innovative pedagogies such as

service learning.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Ph.D. preferred

                   Master's required

Preferred Experience:  3-5 years of teaching experience.

                                      Significant record of publication to include relevant 

literary and professional journals, etc.

Central State University is an Equal Opportunity/

Affirmative Action Employer