Adjunct Faculty, Creative Writing

Employer: Dominican University of California
Location: San Rafael
Salary: $2,031.00 - $2,697.00 Salary

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Position Type: Adjunct
Employment Type: Part Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Adjunct Faculty, Creative Writing

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Job Location : Main Campus - SAN RAFAEL, CA
Position Type : Faculty - Adjunct
Salary Range : $2,031.00 - $2,697.00 Salary

Position Summary
Dominican is seeking an accomplished writer to mentor graduate students in our MFA Creative Writing Program. Our low residency program pairs students to work one-on-one with writing mentors through semester-long courses in creative writing. Mentors guide students in developing the craft and aesthetic vision of their creative writing.

Responsibilities

Lead a six-unit writing mentorship that includes both reading and writing assignments tailored to student interest and genre.

Evaluate and grade student work and provide feedback to students

Mentor and advise students on the progress of their projects and coursework

Uphold academic performance standards and integrity

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree

A graduate degree in English, Creative Writing or a related field.

Experience teaching creative writing.

Two books of creative writing (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction) published with national presses or equivalent professional accomplishments.

Must be able to travel to campus regularly or be a resident of California

Preferred Qualifications

One book published in the genre of the mentorship

Experience teaching adults or graduate students

Experience in publishing or editing literary works

Additional Position Information

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled

Must be willing to consent to a background check

Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The University is located 12 miles north of San Francisco nestled in the foothills Marin County. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16 with a small-town feeling in a park-like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.

For More Information Contact:

Judy Halebsky, Director, MFA Creative Writing

Dominican University of California

50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Email: judy.halebsky@dominican.edu

Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.

Dominican University of California participates in E-Verify, an online system used to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.

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Working at Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California is an independent university offering the best of Liberal Arts combined with a rigorous professional education. Founded in 1890, Dominican enjoys an over century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and community outreach.

The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of both the faculty and the students. With about 1,900 students and a student to faculty ratio of10:1, Dominican is able to successfully blend the personal attention associated with smaller schools with the academic resources of a larger university.

Mission:

Dominican University of California educates and prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens who incorporate the Dominican values of study, reflection, community, and service into their daily lives. The University is committed to diversity, sustainability, and the integration of the liberal arts, the sciences, and professional programs.

Academic Life:

Dominican’s focus on interdisciplinary studies provides a challenging academic environment with four schools, 24 majors, and an average class size of 16.

In the sciences, the University excels at involving undergraduates in sophisticated research projects that enable students to present at national academic conferences and publish alongside their faculty mentors in peer-reviewed journals.

In the humanities, students may combine dance and musical performance with the study of philosophy, literature, world cultures, and religion.

Dominican offers strong undergraduate professional programs in business, education, and nursing. There are also graduate offerings in these disciplines, as well as in counseling psychology and occupational therapy.

Dominican Diversity:

Dominican students come from across the United States. Although primarily from the Bay Area and Northern California, students come from 18 countries, including Brazil, China, Ireland, Japan, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.

More than 80 percent of undergraduate students attending Dominican receive some form of financial aid, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to further their education. The University focuses in global community outreach and bringing a diverse range of faculty and students to campus.

Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment.

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