2024-2025 Minnesota Writing Project Instructor (Non-Exempt Temp/Cas) - Center for Writing

The Center for Writing at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs temp/casual employees to provide research or teaching assistant support that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or advanced graduate students.

These positions are part-time, temporary, and for a single instance of program assistance. These positions are contingent upon availability of funding.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt and will only be reviewed should openings occur. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in relevant field
• K-12 teaching experience

About the Center for Writing

Through individual consultations and in partnership with academic departments, the Center for Writing supports students and educators who practice, teach with, and research writing at the University of Minnesota, throughout the state, and around the world. To fulfill this mission, the Center

• Encourages the development of writers and the use of writing as a tool for critical thinking, learning, and communicating in all fields
• Promotes expanded understandings of what writing is and how it works in the world
• Listens carefully to the ideas and perspectives of students, faculty, researchers, and academic departments
• Engages in collaborative learning, teaching, and research
• Develops and communicates current knowledge and research about writing and writing pedagogy

The Center for Writing is committed to fostering and sustaining a culture of equity, inclusiveness, and openness, which includes respect for linguistic diversity.

About the College of Liberal Arts

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA

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The Benefits of Working at the U

Applications will not be acknowledged upon receipt and will only be reviewed should openings occur. Applications must be updated or re-submitted for each academic year.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents there. This position requires that you attach a current curriculum vitae. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

The application should list content areas of expertise and address previous experience as it relates to your interest in working in a temporary position with the Minnesota Writing Project. To reiterate, applications will be reviewed and considered as needed for openings. Information for qualified persons will be kept on file until May 2025.

Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to Shannon Klug, Center Administrator, at klugx004@umn.edu.

This position will remain open until filled. Priority review will begin as needed.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).