Muslim American Literature
Job Description
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Position Summary
The English Division at Green River College is seeking applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach an online section of ENGL 252 Muslim American Literature in Spring 2025 (with the possibility of also teaching a section of ENGL 101, depending on availability).
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
ABOUT THE ENGLISH DIVISION
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in English literature, Rhetoric and Composition, MFA in Creative Writing, or equivalent degree.
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Complementary degree, certificate, substantial coursework, or history of publication in Muslim American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Multicultural Studies, or related interdisciplinary or social science fields.
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Experience teaching English and/or Muslim American Studies at the college level.
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Demonstrated ability and commitment to equity in working with students and colleagues from under-represented, marginalized, and under-served communities and identities.
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Experience with online teaching using Canvas or equivalent CMS platforms.
Preferred
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Knowledge of diversity within Islamic history and societies, including jurisprudence and intersectional identities.
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Lived experience working in and with Muslim communities.
APPLICATION
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Cover letter that explains 1) your experience, education, and/or professional development in relation to the teaching of Muslim American literature, composition, literary studies, and/or Muslim American Studies; 2) your experience working with Muslim students and/or communities; 3) other relevant professional experiences and qualifications related to this position.
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Curriculum Vitae
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Names of three references.
Supplemental Information
This is an adjunct faculty position for Spring 2025 without the guarantee of future employment.
The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience and applicable work experience.
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by The Green River United Faculty Coalition.
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.
Health Benefits:
Adjunct faculty may become eligible for benefits if they work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only).
Adjunct faculty who initially meet the State Board Retirement Plan Eligibility criteria after June 30, 2011 are given the option to participate in the State Board Plan (TIAA-CREF) or to participate in TRS 3, and have 30 days to make a choice. The eligibility threshold for participation in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) is 50 percent of a full-time workload* at one or more college districts or the State Board for two consecutive quarters. There may be other options available under limited circumstances.
Leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
- Half time is defined as one-half of the full-time academic workload as determined by each institution, except that half time for community and technical colleges faculty employees is governed by RCW 28B.50.489.
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