Adjunct Professor, low-residency MFA in Writing for Young Readers

Description The ideal candidate will have graduate-level higher education teaching experience as well as significant publications in the field of literature for young readers. Responsibilities During residency (twice annually in January and June at the university’s main campus in San Francisco), adjunct faculty may lead workshops, seminars, and lectures; participate in faculty readings and graduation events; meet with continuing and newly assigned mentees; and contribute to the intellectual and creative life of the program. During the rest of the semester, adjunct faculty respond to student work promptly and thoroughly, hold mid-semester calls, and attend to other work in support of students. Minimum Qualifications BA in a relevant field Significant publishing track record—note awards, bestsellers, and groundbreaking titles College-level teaching experience or equivalent Knowledge of critical and inclusive pedagogies Preferred Qualifications Strong record of publication in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and/or short stories. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the teaching of creative writing, preferably at the graduate level. Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others. Adept at student-centered learning. Community-building orientation, with a willingness to do service and commit to program goals Compensation Pay Rate: Salary Salary Range: $2256 per credit #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of San Francisco