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Teaching Associates MFA, English

Recruitment #

985

Position

Teaching Associates MFA, English

Effective Date

Fall: August 20, 2012

Spring: January 22, 2013 (contingent upon budgetary funds)

Unless stated otherwise, appointments are effective for one semester.

Salary Range

Commensurate with training and experience.

Probable range: $569 to $592 per month, per 3-unit course, paid in six installments per semester

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Candidates must be second-year graduate students who are enrolled full-time in the Department of English M.F.A. degree program at CSULB
  • Must show potential for successful teaching
  • Experience in and/or commitment to educating a diverse student population
  • Graduate students may not be employed for more than six semesters

 

Duties

  • Under the supervision and guidance of the M.F.A. Coordinator and/or a mentor from the full-time Creative Writing faculty, teach one section of English 205 (Introduction to Creative Writing—Fiction) or English 206 (Introduction to Creative Writing—Poetry)  

The Department of English at California State University, Long Beach is committed to building a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body as it responds to the changing population and educational needs of California and the nation.  We seek applicants and nominations from those who have experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds. California State University, Long Beach is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

 

Required Documentation

  • Letter of application

  • Résumé, including a current e-mail address

  • Three current letters of recommendation (from other than CSULB Creative Writing Faculty)

  • Official transcript from institution awarding B.A. degree and showing its completion

  • An essay of approximately 500 words describing the applicant’s teaching philosophy and plans for the course

Employment is also contingent upon the university meeting current enrollment and budgetary expectations.

Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Patty Seyburn, M.F.A. Coordinator

Department of English

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-2403

Inquiries should be addressed to: Janice Young, Jan.Young@csulb.edu (562) 985-1369

 

Application Deadline

 

Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled)

Review of applications to begin May 14, 2012 for both Fall and Spring semesters

 

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, political affiliation, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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