CreativeWriting 2012

Page for academic positions in Creative Writing that begin in Fall 2012 or later.

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Bradley University
The Department of English invites applications for the position of entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Fiction to begin in August 2012.

Candidates must have M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing - Fiction in hand by August 15, 2012. Experience teaching college-level fiction workshop is required as is experience teaching college-level composition. The ideal candidate would also possess college-level teaching experience in Creative Nonfiction. In addition, candidates must demonstrate ability to teach general education literature courses within the Department's standard 3-course load. Significant journal publication of fiction is required. Fiction book publication is preferred. Creative nonfiction publication is also preferred. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Successful teaching and significant publications are required for tenure and promotion.

Candidates should submit letter of application addressing their qualifications for the position, current vita (including list of courses taught and numbers of sections for each course), and dossier (including at least three letters of recommendation that attest to successful teaching and publication potential, official graduate transcript, and 10 pp. fiction sample) to:


 * Professor Kevin Stein
 * Coordinator of Creative Writing
 * Department of English
 * Bradley University
 * 1501 W. Bradley Avenue
 * Peoria, IL 61625

Sample syllabi and additional writing samples may be requested prior to interviews. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be postmarked by November 4, 2011. Initial interviews will be conducted by video conference. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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Georgia Southern University
The Department of Writing and Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Writing and Linguistics with an emphasis in Creative Writing.

Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Writing and Linguistics, the Assistant Professor of Writing and Linguistics with an emphasis in Creative Writing position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities as well as a terminal degree. The successful candidate will teach 2-3 courses per semester with primary assignment in multi-genre and single-genre Creative Writing courses. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications: • M.F.A. or Ph.D. with a creative dissertation by August 1, 2012 • Fiction as primary genre • At least one full-length book publication with a nationally recognized press • Publication in nationally recognized journals • Experience teaching multiple creative writing genres • Experience teaching with technology • Evidence of excellence in teaching

Preferred Qualifications: • Publications in multiple creative writing journals • Experience writing and teaching screenplays • At least one year of full-time experience teaching Creative Writing • Experience teaching online courses • Experience teaching graduate courses in Creative Writing • Evidence of interest in active involvement with Creative Writing students

Screening of applications begins October 10, 2011 and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2012. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Professor Laura Valeri, Search Chair, Search #65332 Department of Writing and Linguistics, Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8026, Statesboro GA 30460-8026. Electronic mail: lvaleri@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-0739

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writing.

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Hampshire College
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts college and a member of the Five College Consortium, is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing. Experience teaching literary fiction workshops at the college level, a terminal degree (MFA or PhD), and record of publication are essential. The Creative Writing Program requires students to complement their work in the arts with intensive interdisciplinary study in other fields, including the social and natural sciences, and humanities and languages. Documented experience in the study and teaching of other disciplines in relation to the candidate's creative work is also desired. An active interest in critical pedagogy is especially welcome. The Creative Writing Program is part of the School for Interdisciplinary Arts, which includes arts and social action in its mandate. We encourage students to be attentive to issues of social justice and to the power of art to change lives.

This position will begin fall 2012. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits program. The deadline for application submission is October 5, 2011. Applicants should submit a 1-2 page cover letter describing candidate's professional experience, creative record, current interests, and potential contribution to Hampshire's unique experimenting environment; a 1-page teaching statement; a current curriculum vitae; a writing sample of no more than 15 pages; and the names and contact information for three recommenders via our website at http://jobs.hampshire.edu/


 * Please note that two hard copies of the writing sample only must also be sent to us by regular mail at: Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing Search School for Interdisciplinary Arts, Hampshire College, 893 West Street Amherst, MA 01002
 * Applications missing writing samples in hard copy after October 5, 2011 will not be considered.

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Eastern Illinois University
Tenure-track position in Creative Writing, Poetry. We seek candidates with expertise primarily in poetry but with experience also in one or more of the following: fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting and screenwriting. Publication in area of specialization and preparation for teaching creative writing at undergraduate and graduate levels required. Successful candidate will be able to contribute to our two-year MA program, our undergraduate major, and General Education curricula. We seek excellent teachers with wide interests and creative promise. PhD by date of appointment. Fall 2012 start.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier (letters of recommendation and official or unofficial transcripts) by November 4, 2011, to Dana Ringuette, Chair, Department of English, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920-3099. We will interview at the MLA conference.

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Grinnell College (Ethnic American Literature, Poetry Writing)
Tenure-track position in the Department of English (Ethnic American Literature and Poetry Writing), starting Fall 2012. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include Literary Analysis, a survey and an advanced seminar in Ethnic American literature, and eventually introductory and advanced courses in poetry writing. Every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic of the instructor's choice).

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 11, 2011.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (copies are acceptable), statement of teaching philosophy, a set of recent teaching evaluations, a writing sample, and also provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Astrid Henry, at [mailto:EnglishSearch2@grinnell.edu EnglishSearch2@grinnell.edu ] or 641-269-4655.

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Also posted at Other Ethnic American 2012

Towson University
Tenure-track appointment starting August 2012. Poetry Writing Specialist.

Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to teaching and evidence of a promising research agenda. Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; load afterwards determined by balance of responsibilities. Ph.D. in appropriate discipline must be conferred by time of appointment. Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Address cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor George Hahn, Chair, and email to [mailto:engl@towson.edu engl@towson.edu]. Deadline for receipt of applications is November 8 201l. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire. Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.

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University of San Francisco
The MFA in Writing program at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a tenure-track position in poetry at the Assistant Professor level to begin fall 2012. Job responsibilities include teaching graduate workshops and craft-based literature seminars and possibly an occasional undergraduate cw course. Administrative responsibilities include serving as coordinator for poetry curriculum and performing duties related to admissions and thesis approval. Expertise in a secondary genre (fiction or creative nonfiction) is desirable, but not required. The teaching requirement is two courses per semester.

Qualifications include an MFA or PhD with creative dissertation, demonstrated expertise in teaching in the genre (preferably at the graduate level) and developing curriculum, and an ability to contribute to an innovative, expanding writing program. The candidate must have a strong publication record, with at least two books of poetry in print or under contract.

Applicants should apply for this job on the HR website (http://www.usfjobs.com) by creating a username and login and providing the pertinent contact information.

Applicants should also submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy (two to three single-spaced pages) electronically in PDF format directly to the program at mfasearch@usfca.edu. Finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample and teaching evaluations.

Requisition Number: 2011-0011Faculty

Closes: 10/24/2011

For more information, visit https://www.usfjobs.com/postings/5726

Deadline: Oct. 24

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University of South Carolina
The Department of English Language & Literature at the University of South Carolina (http://www.cas.sc.edu/engl/) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in poetry.

We seek a talented poet with a significant publication record who will be an active participant in our MFA program. Requirements include an MFA in hand, at least one book (published or under contract), and the demonstrated ability to teach poetry at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate can expect to teach two courses per semester and assist in the operation of the MFA program, including serving on thesis committees.

To apply, send cv, letter of interest, poetry sample, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation (which may be sent separately either electronically through a certified dossier service or in hard copy) to:


 * William E. Rivers, Chair
 * Department of English
 * University of South Carolina
 * Columbia, SC 29208

For full consideration, application materials must be received no later than November 1, 2011.

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Washington University in St. Louis
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Department of English - 22425 Job ID: 22425

The Writing Program in the Department of English seeks an emerging writer of creative nonfiction for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2012. We particularly seek candidates with experience writing and teaching documentary literature or narrative journalism. The teaching expectation is two courses per semester and will include creative nonfiction workshops and craft courses at the undergraduate and MFA levels. The new faculty member will assist with the continued development of the creative nonfiction curriculum, will advise undergraduate English majors, and will mentor MFA fiction and poetry students interested in nonfiction as a secondary genre; beyond the expected work of continued publication, the new faculty member will participate in departmental governance and university service.

Required Qualifications An M.F.A. or Ph. D. in creative writing is expected; a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching is required; at least one book of creative nonfiction must be published or completed and under contract.

Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention in Seattle in January. The application process occurs in two parts. Please send a cover letter, c.v., and statement of approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate creative writing, to our online application service, https://jobs.wustl.edu, and provide the reference job number of 22425. Three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of 25-40 pages, may be sent by post to Professor Vincent Sherry, Nonfiction Search Committee Chair, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1122, One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130. Preference will be given to applications received before November 10, 2011.

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Columbia College (MO)
Columbia College seeks candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate faculty position in English beginning in the Fall of 2012. The successful candidate will have a strong background in both English literature and creative writing. While we seek a generalist, the department is already well-served in Medieval and Renaissance as well as Creative Non-Fiction. Qualified candidates will have an earned Doctorate in English in hand at time of appointment. Experience teaching English composition literature and creative writing. Typical teaching load is 12 hours per semester with at least half in Freshmen level composition.

Candidates must submit a letter of application, a current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, official graduate transcripts, three letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: Executive Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs, Columbia College, 1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65216.

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Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until December 1, 2011.

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Also posted at Generalist 2012

Concordia University, Nebraska
Assistant Professor of English and Communication

Responsibilities:
 * Teaching creative writing.
 * Teaching other general education courses in composition, literature or communication studies as called upon by the department.
 * Student Advising.
 * Curriculum assessment and development.
 * Faculty service duties as assigned and based on candidate's strengths.
 * General Faculty Responsibilities (please visit the university website: http://www.cune.edu/employment )

Position start date is on January 1, 2012.

To Apply: Please visit the university website: http://www.cune.edu/employment for directions on how to apply.

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Lehman College of the City University of New York
CONTRACT TITLE: Assistant Professor

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION: Teaching freshman composition, undergraduate and graduate creative writing (including creative nonfiction), undergraduate and graduate literature courses. Will receive reassigned time to serve as graduate director.

Lehman College, a senior college of the City University of New York, offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Its campus is located in the Northwest Bronx in New York City, convenient to Manhattan, Westchester, and Rockland Counties, and New Jersey.

Position available for Fall, 2012.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: - Ph.D. in English or related field required. - Substantial college teaching experience and minimum one year of administrative experience preferred. Outstanding publication record preferred.

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Deadline: Open until filled with review of CV to start October 1, 2011.

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Kenyon College - Visiting Richard L. Thomas Professor of Creative Writing
A five-year untenured half-time (spring-semester) appointment, renewed annually, with responsibility for two undergraduate courses, one of which must be a writing workshop. The starting date is January 2013. The appointment comes with spring-semester campus housing and full twelve-month benefits. Although the Thomas Professor must be at Kenyon only in the spring semester, the position requires contributions to the life of the College throughout the academic year (such as advising students, consulting on curricular matters, and helping to plan events).

Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications include teaching experience and significant publication in both fiction and nonfiction (at least two books).

Applications must include a cover letter, a c.v., three letters of reference, and a writing sample (up to 30 pages). Only electronic applications will be accepted. We will read applications until the position has been filled, but you must submit your application by December 15 to ensure that it will be reviewed in time for interviews at AWP in Chicago (February 29 - March 3, 2012). An Equal Opportunity Employer, Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates. Applications must be made at https://employment.kenyon.edu

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Princeton University - Hodder Fellowship
The Hodder Fellowship Princeton University, Lewis Center for the Arts

Website: http://www.princeton.edu/arts/fellows

The Hodder Fellowship will be given to writers of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the 2012-2013 academic year. Hodder Fellows may be poets, playwrights, novelists, creative nonfiction writers, translators, or other artists and humanists who have "much more than ordinarily intellectual and literary gifts" and who are selected "for promise rather than performance." Given the strengths of our applicant pool, most successful Fellows have published a first book and are undertaking significant new work that might not be possible without the "studious leisure" afforded by this fellowship. Hodder Fellows spend an academic year at Princeton pursuing independent projects. Fellowships cannot fund work leading to the Ph.D. You need not be a U.S. citizen to apply. Submit a resume, sample of previous work (10 pages maximum, not returnable), and a project proposal of 2-3 pages.

Guidelines available on website. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. Apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu.

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Deadline: November 1, 2011

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University of Washington Bothell
INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND SCIENCES

Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) seeks applicants for multiple positions. Successful candidates will join a faculty working across the arts, humanities, and social and natural sciences in a curriculum that values interdisciplinary and engaged research and pedagogy. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student and community populations. For full position descriptions, including specific qualifications and application requirements, see http://www.uwb.edu/hr/employment.

Comparative Ethnic Studies: Assistant or Associate Professor, two full-time, tenure track, nine-month academic year appointments. Dynamic educators who can integrate teaching, research, and practice in comparative ethnic studies across one or more of the following areas: visual studies; performance studies; material culture; comparative history; public history.

Creative Writing and Poetics: Senior Lecturers/Artists-in-Residence (multiple positions, full-or half-time; 3-year renewable academic year appointments). Dynamic educators for a new MFA program; expertise in diverse genres, including cross genre and hybrid forms, and in poetics that address social, cultural, and/or technological aspects of writing.

Preferred deadline for all positions: October 17, 2011.

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Also posted at American Studies 2012

AGE
under 30: 2

30-35: 1

36-40: 8

41-45: 2

46-50:

over 50: 1

TOTAL: 14 <--- Don't forget to update Total!!

Field
Poet: 6

Fiction Writer: 6

Creative Non-Fiction Writer:

Multi-Genre: 1

Creative Nonfiction/Fiction:

Fiction/Poetry:

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Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Playwriting:

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Employment STATUS
Unemployed and looking for job: 1

Employed in other field, wanting to re-enter academia:

Employed in other field, just trying to break into academia:

Finishing MFA or Ph. D & going on the market: 2

Tired of adjunct serfdom, dreaming of health insurance: 2

Have visiting gig, looking for TT: 1

Have t-t job and looking for new one: 3

Window shopping:2

Degrees
PhD only:1

PhD and MA (lit, not cw):

Phd and Terminal MA: 1

MFA and ABD:

MFA only: 4

PhD and MFA in ...


 * Fiction: 3


 * Poetry: 3


 * Non-fiction:

PhD and MFA (two genres):

PhD, MFA, and MA:

Two MFAs (in different genres or same):

Terminal MA:

MFA and MA: 1

Other:

Publications
No book yet:

First book under contract: 2

First book published: 3

First book + edited anthology published: 2

First book published, second book under contract:

Multiple books published: 4

Suggestions
Q: Could we separate Visiting & T-T?

A: Created separate category for visiting appts / limited term appts. /fellowships above. If you want to further sub-divide it (by genre or something), by all means feel free to edit further.

Q:/Suggestion: If anyone knows who got these poetry gigs last year--Portland State, Oklahoma State, Cal Lutheran, Taylor, & Worcester State--pls add to last year's Wiki?