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Brookyln College, CUNY - Full or Assoc. Professor, Fiction
The Department of English invites applications for a tenure track position in the teaching of the craft of fiction, both in the Master of Fine Arts in Fiction program and in the undergraduate B.F.A. Candidates should be familiar with the expanded canon and in teaching a diversity of approaches, including experimental fiction. We are particularly interested in applicants whose work reflects an interest in inter-cultural contacts/conflicts/reconciliations. All appointments are subject to financial availability. QUALIFICATIONS: M.F.A. in hand and/or a record of publication commensurate with the rank of associate or full professor, and at least three years of teaching experience at the M.F.A. level. COMPENSATION
 * Associate Professor: $68,024 - $82,299
 * Full Professor: $85,356 - $102,253

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. HOW TO APPLY STEP ONE

To be considered for this position, please submit your application online by clicking on "Apply Now" below. Applicants should upload their cover letter, curriculum vitae and supporting documentation (published story or novel chapter) in doc, pdf or rft format.

STEP TWO All applicants are required to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their recommenders as described below.

Please go to http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/hrref/?50 and enter the contact information for three (3) recommenders. The online system will automatically send your recommenders a request to submit a letter via the system. Full instructions will be provided.

Emailed or hard copy applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact HR at 718-951-5131. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with the review of application to begin October 15, 2013. JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Faculty EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

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Guilford College  - TT Asst. Professor, Fiction
Guilford College seeks a writing generalist to teach a range of courses including first-year writing, contemporary fiction, and creative writing (primarily fiction) starting August 2014 in a tenure-track position. The ideal candidate will also design and teach cross-listed courses in Guilford’s interdisciplinary programs. Applicants with a substantial publication record and Ph.D. preferred. Guilford is a selective coeducational liberal arts college founded in 1837 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) with approximately 1,200 traditional and Early College students and 1,100 students enrolled in Continuing Education. The College seeks applications representative of diversity based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, ethnicity, religion, national origin, career and life experiences, socio-economic background, geographic roots; it also seeks them from members of the Society of Friends. EOE/AA.

Submit cover letter, CV, and statement of educational philosophy with application online only at http://guilford.peopleadmin.com. Additional materials (writing sample, transcripts, letters of recommendation) may be requested later.

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Also posted at Generalist 2014

Didn't see this one posted anywhere and they are only taking appplications for one month. Given that they want a PhD, my money is on this inside hire, the only visiting prof with a PhD: www.mylenedressler.com/about.html

Yes. The current VAP fits the job ad perfectly and is teaching a Fall 2013 course load very similar to the one described in the ad (all of the courses match, except GC isn't offering fiction this fall). The VAP also appears to be settled in Greensboro and has three books (re: "substantial publications"). This one looks to be in the bag, which probably explains the short window and lack of a national ad. We need to be more vigilant this year about spotting these ads--they're pretty obvious after you've been on the market once or twice--so folks know going in that they'll probably waste valuable time tailoring documents that could be used to work on apps for legitimate searches.

Thanks so much for the insight. I'm glad not to have wasted my time with this one.

Ditto. I'm also very glad not to have wasted valuable time. And I'm disappointed in a college that I once respected a lot. Thank you for the heads up.

Why are you disappointed? It's very nice to see colleges creating tenure-line jobs for existing instructors. I wish more colleges would do that, including my own.

You're certainly right that it's nice to see. It would also be nice if there were a way to not waste everyone's time and resources on what amounts to a job promotion.

Oklahoma State University - TT Asst. Prof. (Fiction)
Tenure-track position in Creative Writing-Fiction. 2-2 teaching load beginning August 2014. Appropriate terminal degree, appropriate credentials, significant national publication, and demonstrated teaching excellence required. Additional publication and teaching expertise in creative non-fiction desirable. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. OSU offers the BA, MA, and the PhD in English with emphasis in creative writing. For further information on the department see our webpage at http://english.okstate.edu.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2013. We will continue, however, to accept and consider applications until the position has been filled. Email with subject line "Fiction Writer" letter of application, cv, writing sample, and dossier, including three letters of recommendation and transcript to English.information@okstate.edu. This position is contingent upon availability of funding. Oklahoma State University is an AA/EEO/E-Verify employer committed to diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free campus.

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University of Minnesota - TT Asst. Prof. - Fiction
WE'RE LOOKING FOR CREATIVE WRITING PROFESSORS: The Department of English at the University of Minnesota invites applications for these assistant professorships:
 * (1) Approved Hire for Assistant Professor of Creative Writing -- Creative Nonfiction
 * (2) Possible Hire for Assistant Professor of Creative Writing -- Fiction

Both tenure-track, 2/2 course load, beginning fall semester 2014. Required qualifications: (1) Terminal degree in Creative Writing (MA, MFA, or PhD) or English (PhD), in hand by July 1, 2014; (2) one volume in primary specialization (literary nonfiction or fiction) published with a national press; (3) college/university-level teaching experience. Preferred qualifications: experience/expertise in other creative genres (e.g. poetry, drama, screenwriting) and/or editing/publishing; evidence of potential for continued success as a published writer; ability to work with graduate students individually and to direct MFA theses; and ability to teach courses in undergraduate creative writing and literature.

The university expects faculty members to continue to publish, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession. Applicants must apply online at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp requisition #185848 On-line applications can begin on August 12. Provide a cover letter, a CV, 20-25 pages of literary nonfiction or fiction, and syllabi for two courses taught. To be assured full consideration, deadline is Oct 14. Selected applicants will be contacted at a later date for 3 letters of recommendation, published book, and for preliminary interviews via Skype. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison - TT Asst. Professor, Fiction
The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a fiction writer at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track). We welcome applications from writers with excellent records of publication, teaching, and service. Candidates with administrative and fund-raising experience, and qualifications in a secondary genre (poetry, creative non-fiction, screen writing), are preferred. The successful candidate will teach four courses per academic year, and participate fully in all activities of the creative writing program, including serving in rotation as one of the directors of the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate components.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than September 15, 2013. Apply online, per the guidelines below.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. A criminal background check will be required prior to start of appointment. UW-Madison is an EOE/AA employer.

Applicants who meet the above qualifications should prepare the following materials, to be uploaded as a single pdf document: (1) A letter of application. (2) A curriculum vitae. (3) the names and email addresses of 3 individuals who can provide letters of recommendation (please do not have the letters sent to us at this time; we will collect these letters if and when we wish to review them). (4) A statement of teaching philosophy. (5) A writing sample (in fiction) up to thirty pages in length. (6) One or two sample syllabi, for courses you have taught or would like to teach.

Additional materials—including letters of recommendation and teaching evaluations—may be requested from some applicants at a later date. Please do not include them in your application at this time.

If you do not know how to merge pdfs into a single document, we recommend the online utility pdfmerge.com. After you have compiled all of the above materials into a single pdf using pdfmerge.com or another utility, please visit http://creativewriting.wisc.edu/submissions and upload your application using the form in the center of the page. For the "genre" option, be sure to select "Fiction Faculty Position." Once you have successfully uploaded your application, you may return to http://creativewriting.wisc.edu/submissions, and log in using the form on the left of that page, to confirm that your application has been received. If you have any trouble with the application process, or questions, please contact Creative Writing Program Administrator Sean Bishop at sbbishop@wisc.edu.

http://creativewriting.wisc.edu/job.html

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 * Replacement for Lorrie Moore

Texas State University-San Marcos - TT Asst. Prof., Poetry Writing
College of Liberal Arts - Department of English

Position:    Assistant Professor – Poetry Writing Job Posting #:    2014-15

Review Date:    November 1, 2013 – Open until filled Appointment Date:    Fall 2014 ________________________________________

Position Description: Tenure-track assistant professor, specialty in poetry writing. Successful applicant to join the MFA program at Texas State University (http://www.english.txstate.edu/mfa/); to maintain an active record of publication in poetry; to teach primarily in the graduate poetry program; to direct MFA theses; and to read graduate student admission portfolios. Course assignments may include undergraduate creative writing and, occasionally, literature or composition courses. Teaching load is 2/2; after the first year, load also includes direction of at least four thesis students per year.

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Required: 1) MFA or Ph.D. in creative writing, with degree completed by time of appointment. 2) Specialty in poetry writing. 3) One book of poems published with a national press.

Preferred: 1) High quality publication(s) in poetry. 2) Evidence of potential for continued success as publishing poet. 3) Evidence of effectiveness in teaching graduate and undergraduate creative writing. 4) Evidence of ability to work with graduate students individually in directing MFA theses. 5) Evidence of ability to teach courses other than creative writing courses.

Application Procedures: Send to [mailto:englishapplicants@txstate.edu englishapplicants@txstate.edu  ]a single pdf attachment that includes the following only, in this order: 1) Letter of application addressed to Professor Tom Grimes, Chair, Poetry Search Committee. 2) Current CV. 3) Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 500 words); and 4) Names of three references. To ensure full consideration, title the pdf YOUR LAST NAME-POETRY and specify in the first sentence of your application letter that you are applying for the position in poetry writing.

All applications must be received by November 1, 2013. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews at MLA or elsewhere.

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University of British Columbia Okanagan - TT Asst. Professor, Creative Writing
Creative Writing - Assistant Professor

UBC Okanagan

Location: British Columbia Date posted: 2013-07-23

Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus

Department of Creative Studies: Faculty Position Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Creative Writing

The Department of Creative Studies, in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus, invites applications for a tenure-track position within the Creative Writing program (CRWR). The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor and will begin on January 1, 2014 or soon thereafter.

Candidates must be practicing writers and must hold a graduate degree in Creative Writing or related discipline with a specialization in poetry, with a minimum of two published books, post-secondary teaching experience, and evidence of scholarly and creative activity in contemporary poetry and poetics. Additional capability in creative non-fiction, hybrid genres, writing for performance, or screenwriting would also be of interest. The Department of Creative Studies is especially interested in candidates who integrate community learning and new media technology into their artistic practice and teaching.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in creative practice and teaching, and must have a strong publication record as well as a very promising scholarly profile. Preference will be given to candidates whose creative practice aligns with one or more of the core research areas in the Faculty (i.e., Cultural Literacies and Practices, Post-Colonial Imaginaries, Media and Digital Cultures, and Eco Cultures) and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Possible areas of intersection might involve book-making, writing for performance, or community art practice. Evidence of ability to establish connections to arts and cultural organizations will be an asset.

The successful candidate will contribute primarily to the Creative Writing program and will have responsibilities that include the creation and/or teaching of introductory, upper level undergraduate, and graduate-level Creative Writing courses. These courses may be cross-listed with others in the department/faculty (e.g., Interdisciplinary Performance, English, Cultural Studies). The candidate will be expected to conduct and disseminate scholarly activities in her/ his area of specialization, to engage with the interdisciplinary culture of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, and to contribute to service. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Creative Studies is composed of three programs: Creative Writing, Visual Arts, and Interdisciplinary Performance. The department is committed to expanding interdisciplinarity within existing programs through the development of more courses that create synergies among text, live performance, and visual art. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to graduate studies and to the development of interdisciplinarity within the Faculty. More information on the Creative Writing program can be found at http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs/programs/undergraduate/creativewriting.html

The collegial learning environment of the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty and staff. For more information about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. For more information about the surrounding community, please visit - http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/.

The Faculty offers both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to the programs in the Department of Creative Studies, there are programs in Art History and Visual Culture, Cultural Studies, English, French, and Spanish, along with courses in Japanese, German, and Ancient Languages. For more information, please consult the faculty web page: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/fccs.

Candidates are asked to submit the following to Prof. Neil Cadger, Head, Department of Creative Studies, at the following address only: recruitment.fccs@ubc.ca


 * 1) a letter of application
 * 2) complete curriculum vitae
 * 3) statement of teaching philosophy
 * 4) copies of teaching evaluations
 * 5) sample syllabi of introductory and intermediate courses, including reading lists
 * 6) an artist's statement
 * 7) samples of creative work, preferably minimum 20 pages from two most recent books

Copies of other scholarly works, reviews of candidate's works, and sample documentation of other art projects may also be included.

Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Prof. Cadger at the same address.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2013.

Any non-digital support material (e.g. books) can be sent to the following address:


 * Neil Cadger, Head
 * Department of Creative Studies
 * University of British Columbia Okanagan
 * 3333 University Way
 * Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7

This appointment is subject to budgetary approval.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Government regulations require that Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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University of San Diego - TT Asst. Prof., Creative Writing, Poetry Emphasis
The Department of English at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Creative Writing, Poetry Emphasis. Effective Fall 2014. Candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and publication. PhD in Creative Writing preferred; MFA considered. Teaching load is three courses per semester, with possible course reduction through Faculty Research Grants. Application materials must include cover letter, curriculum vitae, dossier, and a representative sample of your work (maximum 10 pages). Interfolio is required; after establishing an account (http://www.interfolio.com), candidates can search for this position in the system. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: english@sandiego.edu. Inquiries about the position itself may be made to Fred Miller Robinson, Chair, Search Committee: fredr@sandiego.edu or 1-619-260-2239. For full consideration, all materials must be posted on Interfolio by October 15, 2012. Interviews will be conducted at MLA Convention in Chicago in 2014.

Applicants must also register on the University's web site at http://www.sandiego.edu/hr, referencing job IRC11106. The University of San Diego, an independent Catholic university, is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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 * Replacement for Jericho Brown

University of Minnesota - TT Asst. Prof. - Creative Non-Fiction
WE'RE LOOKING FOR CREATIVE WRITING PROFESSORS: The Department of English at the University of Minnesota invites applications for these assistant professorships:
 * (1) Approved Hire for Assistant Professor of Creative Writing -- Creative Nonfiction
 * (2) Possible Hire for Assistant Professor of Creative Writing -- Fiction

Both tenure-track, 2/2 course load, beginning fall semester 2014. Required qualifications: (1) Terminal degree in Creative Writing (MA, MFA, or PhD) or English (PhD), in hand by July 1, 2014; (2) one volume in primary specialization (literary nonfiction or fiction) published with a national press; (3) college/university-level teaching experience. Preferred qualifications: experience/expertise in other creative genres (e.g. poetry, drama, screenwriting) and/or editing/publishing; evidence of potential for continued success as a published writer; ability to work with graduate students individually and to direct MFA theses; and ability to teach courses in undergraduate creative writing and literature.

The university expects faculty members to continue to publish, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession. Applicants must apply online at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp requisition #185848 On-line applications can begin on August 12. Provide a cover letter, a CV, 20-25 pages of literary nonfiction or fiction, and syllabi for two courses taught. To be assured full consideration, deadline is Oct 14. Selected applicants will be contacted at a later date for 3 letters of recommendation, published book, and for preliminary interviews via Skype. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Brown University - Assistant Professor in Literary Arts: Film Writing
Brown University invites applications for an Assistant Professor specializing in writing for film with an emphasis on the experimental, the independent, and/or art film, and with a strong secondary emphasis in one of the department's other fields of concentration: fiction, poetry, or digital language arts. The position will begin 1 July 2014. Candidates should have experience in writing for experimental film as well as experience in teaching at the undergraduate level. The ideal candidate will also have leadership potential and be interested in helping to develop and administer the future of the Literary Arts Department. Course load is two per semester. Duties include teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced film writing workshops, directing graduate and undergraduate theses, and advising graduate and undergraduate students in film writing and related topics.

Through Interfolio - http://www.interfolio.com/apply/21879 -- candidates should submit a letter of application, a writing sample, a c.v., and a list of three references. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013.

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University of Massachusetts in Amherst - Assoc. MFA Director
The MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst is known for its innovative concept and organization and stands as one of the oldest and most distinguished graduate writing programs in the country. The program seeks a dynamic individual who enjoys and excel in organization, and can take a leadership role in the shaping, organizing, implementing and assessment of the academic and public programs of the MFA Program and Summer Institute. Responsibilities include the supervision of the MFA program’s day-to-day operations; successful grant and fundraising outreach and application; the shared advising of graduate students conducting arts administrative internships and teaching creative writing; the ability to represent the MFA program and Summer Institute to diverse campus, regional, and national audiences. Active participation on college and university committees is expected, along with possible undergraduate teaching, depending on departmental needs.

Minimum qualifications include: Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing or relevant field, three years’ experience in literary arts administration and/or arts programming; experience with strategic planning and organizational development; three years supervisory experience; activity in the field of contemporary letters (e.g., readings, conferences); and some college level teaching experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, writing, editing, organizational, and interpersonal skills; a demonstrated ability to imagine, represent, and execute academic and/or public literary programs with local, regional, and national profiles; and experience developing and managing grants, contracts, and budgets.

Hiring salary range: $45,400 - $56,800. Normal starting salary range: $45,400 - $51,100.

Priority Deadline: August 30, 2013. Send applications (letter of application, CV, names of three references, a small portfolio of relevant professional writing [e.g. excerpted grant narrative, press release, outreach letter, or other official communication] Employment Office, Search #45461, 167 Whitmore, 181 President’s Drive, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA 101300-9269. Electronic applications will be accepted (Mary Coty at mcoty@english.umass.edu)

The English Department is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. UMass Amherst is a member of the Five College consortium along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges, and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual-career couples. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. http://www.umass.edu/english

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C1: Well, that's one of the most screwed-up salary ranges ever. That's at least a $75,000 position, folks. A univeristy with as much wealth, and as much pretensions toward prestige, as UMass should be ashamed.

C2: I agree with C1--that salary feels exploitative, especially for east coast dollars! Believe me, if you have the range of skills and experience outlined in the ad, you can easily find a much higher paying job elsewhere in university administration. I'm glad they were upfront about the salary from the beginning, so that those of us who know better can simply not apply.

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 and non-literary artists of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the 2014-2015 academic year. Potential Hodder Fellows are writers, composers, choreographers, visual artists, performance artists, or other kinds of artists or humanists who have "much more than ordinary intellectual and literary gifts"; they are selected more "for promise than for performance." Given the strength of the applicant pool, most successful Fellows have published a first book or have similar achievements in their own fields; the Hodder is designed to provide Fellows with the "studious leisure" to undertake significant new work. Hodder Fellows spend an academic year at Princeton, but no formal teaching is involved. A $75,000 stipend is provided. Fellowships are not intended to fund work leading to an advanced degree. One need not be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2013, EST. Applicants must apply online through the Princeton Jobs site at http://jobs.princeton.edu, Requisition #1300448.

Writers: Submit a resume, a 3,000-word writing sample of recent work, and a project proposal of 500 to 750 words.

Performing and Visual Artists: Submit a resume, a project proposal of 500 to 750 words, and examples of ten minutes of performance through link(s) to sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Flicker, etc. Visual artists should provide up to 20 still images saved as a PDF file and submit as part of their online application or supply a link to a website, YouTube, etc.

We cannot confirm receipt of applications nor can we accept applications submitted after the deadline. Limits on the statement size (500-750 words) and sample size (3,000 words) are strict.

The appointment of the Hodder Fellows will be made in January 2014.

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Princeton University - Princeton Fellowships in the Creative and Performing Arts
Princeton University invites applications for the Princeton Fellowships in the Creative and Performing Arts. Princeton Fellowships in the Creative and Performing Arts, funded in part by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, will be awarded to artists whose achievements have been recognized as demonstrating extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching. Applicants should be early career poets, novelists, choreographers, playwrights, designers, performers, directors, and performance artists -- this list is not meant to be exhaustive -- who would find it beneficial to spend two years working in an artistically vibrant university community.

Because our inaugural fellows are in the fields of Music and Visual Arts, this year we will only be accepting applications for Theater, Creative Writing, and Dance.

Fellowships are for two 10-month academic years. Fellows will be in residence for academic years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 at Princeton, interacting with our students, faculty and staff as part of the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Department of Music. The normal work assignment will be to teach one course each semester subject to approval by the Dean of the Faculty, but fellows may be asked to take on an artistic assignment in lieu of a class, such as directing a play or creating a dance with students. Although the teaching load is light, our expectation is that Fellows will be full and active members of our community, committed to frequent and engaged interactions with students during the academic year. While Fellows need not reside in Princeton, they will be required to spend a significant part of the week on campus. This Fellowship cannot be used to fund work leading to a Ph.D. or any other advanced degree. Holders of Ph.D. degrees from Princeton are not eligible to apply.

Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu, Rquisition #1300450 by October 1, 2013, EST. All applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of 500-750 words about how you would hope to use the two years of the fellowship at this moment in your career, and contact information for three references. Please indicate in your cover letter what program you wish your application to be reviewed by: Theater, Creative Writing, or Dance. In addition, poets and novelists are requested to submit a 3,000 word writing sample of recent work; performers such as choreographers are requested to submit examples of ten minutes of performance through link(s) to sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Flicker, etc.). This information can be included in your cover letter. We cannot confirm receipt of applications nor can we accept applications postmarked after the deadline. Restrictions on the statement size (500-750 words) and sample size (3,000 words) are strict. As of this application deadline, applicants will only be allowed to apply for the Creative and Performing Arts Fellowship twice in a lifetime.

Appointments will be made at a professional specialist rank; in addition, successful candidates will be appointed as lecturers when they are doing formal teaching and/or advising.

Interviews of finalists will take place on campus the week of December 2-7, 2013.

Essential Qualifications: Selection will be based on artistic achievement; the potential for excellent teaching; and the likelihood of significant contributions to the artistic life of the Princeton community.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred

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University of Michigan - The Nicholas Delbanco Visiting Professorship in Fiction
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/english/grad/mfa/default.asp

Visiting appointment in fiction. Anticipated three year appointment, with potential of renewal for two additional years. Candidates should be emerging writers (one book published or under contract; candidates may also have a second book under contract) who have achieved distinction in their writing and excellence in their teaching or show the promise of such distinction and excellence.

Please send letter of application, c.v., statement of current and future writing plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, writing samples, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation by October 1, 2013 to Recruitment Coordinator, Helen Zell Writers' Program, University of Michigan, 3187 Angell Hall, 435 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

All applications will be acknowledged.

MLA JIL June 21, 2013

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

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University of Michigan - The Nicholas Delbanco Visiting Professorship in Poetry
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/english/grad/mfa/default.asp

Visiting appointment in poetry. Anticipated three year appointment, with potential of renewal for two additional years. Candidates should be emerging writers (one book published or under contract; candidates may also have a second book under contract) who have achieved distinction in their writing and excellence in their teaching or show the promise of such distinction and excellence.

Please send letter of application, c.v., statement of current and future writing plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, writing samples, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation by October 1, 2013 to Recruitment Coordinator, Helen Zell Writers' Program, University of Michigan, 3187 Angell Hall, 435 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

All applications will be acknowledged.

MLA JIL June 21, 2013

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2013

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

Rejection (after preliminary interview):

Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

NOTES:

University of Virginia - Kapnick Writer in Residence
Posting Summary: The College of and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences with 10,000 students and 750 faculty members, is the largest of the University of Virginia's 11 schools and is the institutions' s intellectual core. Our mission is to equip our students with the ability and desire to make a difference in the world and inspire others to do the same. We aspire to be a leader in research and graduate education while maintaining our long-standing reputation for excellence in undergraduate education and exceptional teaching.

The Department of English, program in Creative Writing (fiction) invites applications from fiction writers of significant international stature for the position of Kapnick Distinguished Writer-in-Residence. The inspiration for this position came from the example of William Faulkner, who was the Balch Writer in Residence at the University from 1956-1958. The salary and benefits for this post will be commensurate with the very highest levels of literary distinction and international prestige.

The Kapnick Family Distinguished Writer in Residence is typically a three-to-five year appointment. The successful candidate will have an exceptional record of publication and major honors both in the U.S. and abroad, and will express a commitment to contribute to the literary life of the Program in Creative Writing, the Department of English, and cognate language and literature departments, and the University as a whole. The appointment will begin on August 25, 2014, and duties will include teaching courses in agreement with the chair of the English Department, and the Director of the Creative Writing Program.

To apply candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu/), search on posting number 0612636 and electronically attach the following: a letter of application and a current curriculum vitae noting publications, teaching experience and awards.

Question regarding the application process in Jobs@UVa should be directed to: June Webb - Jep6p@virginia.edu - 434-924-6608

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

The College of A&S and the University of Virginia welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities; we seek to build a culturally diverse, intellectual environment and are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.

Required Education: No Response

Preferred Education: No Response

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://jobs.virginia.edu

Online App. Form: http://apptrkr.com/377259

HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: open until filled (posted 7/31/13)

Acknowledgment received:

Request for additional materials:

Rejection (no interview):

Preliminary interview scheduled (please specify: MLA, phone, Skype, etc.):

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Campus interview scheduled:

Rejection (after campus interview):

Offer made:

Offer accepted:

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Writing Samples for CW Positions?
[Moved here]  Question about writing samples for CW positions (apologies if there is another place where this should go in the doc; I'm new to the Wiki): I'm the author of 2 novels finishing a PhD in literature (not creative writing), in a department without a CW program, so I haven't had much access to the advice most MFA candidates receive. Basically, I'm wondering what I should send when a college asks for a 30-page writing sample. Do I send the first 30 pages of one of my published novels, or do I send thirty pages of a forthcoming book? Would it be bad form to actually send the physical book (in the case of the former) as well as an excerpt? While I know the protocol for academic writing samples well (for straight lit jobs) this is a new world for me. Thanks for any advice--and for the wiki. This is a great antidote to isolation and private agonizing...
 * I'd send the more recent published book. I've had programs tell me after applying with PDFs that it's customary to send a copy of the book for review. To me, pub'd work trumps newer work. (Tho come to think of it, Adelphi U last year asked for unpublished work in progress in addition to published work—I thought this was wholly stupid.) Regardless: just call or email and ask the department. If they don't want your whole book they'll tell you and your asking won't hurt your chances.
 * I, too, would like more advice about this. I do think it is poor form to send a whole book if only twenty pages are asked for, and some places specificy they'll request a full book at the next round. (Plus it would get costly to send one's book everywhere.) But, like you, I'm uncertain whether I'll submit the first twenty pages of a published novel (which I would send from the galley PDF?) or something else. I'm leaning towards whatever feels like the best fit for the particular job and the best writing. Though "best" is tough.
 * (OP) Thanks for the response--and for shifting the Q to the right spot. I was considering the galley PDF, too. Curious what others think and--if you have access to writing mentors in the academic setting--please ask around! I think it might seem presumptuous to send the whole book because (1) it might seem to suggest the expectation that committee members read the whole thing and (2) it doesn't provide all committee members with access to the material. I may lean toward the third novel (not yet under contract, but close, I think) since it's the most ambitious stylistically.
 * I suggest sending a 30-page excerpt that will be impressive for its writing--not the plot and character development so much as the language and the capacity for writing a scene. It doesn't have to be the first 30 pages of the novel; if necessary, preface it with a very brief, factual introduction that places the reader in the plot, but don't get into themes and so forth, and don't worry if it feels incomplete or not self-contained--in fact, you want them to want to keep reading. As you say, it's never a good idea to send a book unless it's specifically requested.
 * Don't send the whole book.  It's really a good idea to work within the guidelines of the job description.  (Otherwise, you risk giving the impression that you didn't read it carefully, didn't care, or think you somehow merit more attention that the other candidates. Weary committee members usually don't default to more generous interpretations, such as you wanting them to have a sense of the whole and scope of the work, even if they only read thirty pages.) As for those thirty pages, I suggest you send work that can be read/experienced as a whole, even if it's a chapter from a novel.  I also suggest that first page (first paragraph, even first sentence) be stellar.  It needs to stand out in a very large stack.


 * Agree with others: apply within the parameters of the ad and don't feel bound to the first chapter of one of your novels. Also, I wonder if you feel more pressure to send an entire galley to somehow prove that you are as much of a creative writer as a lit scholar, but in doing so, you might send the opposite message that you're trying too hard to make that point and come off insecure. Instead, let your excerpt speak for itself and sell your versatility in your cover letter and teaching statement. I'm sure you know this already, but unless you are applying for a job at a top ranked MFA program, many of the jobs posted here will be at liberal arts colleges and universities without MFA programs that will be very attracted to your versatility. Places like this need to hire a creative writer who can wear many hats and you are perfectly qualified for that role.

Next Move?

 * If you have a PhD and an MFA, multiple books published by inter/nationally known presses, have taught composition for a few years at the university level, and edited an online magazine, yet still can’t get a TT/visiting job in creative writing, would it make sense to go back and get an MFA in the other genre in hopes of teaching a few creative writing classes? From what I can tell, my lack of teaching creative writing is holding me back. I’ve tried to adjunct creative writing courses, but the dept would rather give those to their MFA/PhD candidates. I am at a bit of a loss as to what my next move should be.
 * If you already have a PhD and an MFA, an MFA in a second genre is overkill. Some programs/schools are also wary of admitting a PhD to a degree program that is, in name, a step down. You're better off publishing a few essays. How widely are you applying? Are you limiting yourself geographically? By institution type? With your PhD, you should also be looking at generalist jobs and selling your ability to teach creative writing in addition to literature and composition. I know of several cases (mine included, a visiting gig) where the initial ad was a generalist one for lit and comp and yet, after being hired, creative writing sections were made available as they arose and needed coverage. Generalist positions are typically flexible in that way, so be sure to keep an eye on the Generalist Wiki too (even though some of the positions posted here will be Generalist in nature too).
 * You may also consider contacting a local arts center and propose conducting a small writer's workshop for their membership. It would provide you with experience teaching creative writing, illustrate community outreach, and lay the groundwork for networking within your local arts community--all positive things. Once you have experience you might find more opportunities to teach creative writing will avail themselves to you.
 * Thank you both for these ideas. I was not clear in the original post: I’ve taught creative writing, just not in American Universities. So, I have experience teaching creative writing, but not in the setting that I am applying for. I’ve actually thrown a pretty broad net. I’ll work anywhere and the post can be a 4/4 with a combination of comp / lit / cw.  I’ve kept my eye on the generalist wiki and will do so even more this year. I’ve already published essays in reputable journals; in addition, my PhD thesis had a 40,000 word critical component. I’m shopping it as a book. I very much value the original opinion, but I wonder if there are other thoughts on returning for the second MFA. Does anyone have firsthand experience with this?
 * I responded (#2) earlier. I can't personally speak to "returning for a second MFA," but I follow the job market very closely and I'd wager that the issues can be found in your application packet, not your degrees or qualifications. If you have several internationally published books, an MFA + PhD, have published across multiple genres, and apply everywhere, then something's not adding up. My guess: it's the lack of teaching experience in America on your CV. In that case, yes, perhaps returning for a second MFA (in the US) will give you the opportunity to acquire TA experience at an American university. But it might be difficult convincing an MFA program to admit someone who already has a PhD and an MFA. The people I know of who returned for a second MFA didn't also have a PhD (that's not a lateral move--it's a move down), and getting into a second MFA program with just an MFA can be difficult enough. However, it's worth a try and your circumstances are highly unique. I'd contact the grad directors at several MFA programs, but I would make it clear that I'm serious about learning in the program and not just using it to gain teaching credentials.

AGE
under 30: 6

30-35: 13

36-40: 7

41-45: 4

46-50:1

over 50:

TOTAL:  30<-- Don't forget to update Total!!

Field
Poet: 7

Fiction Writer: 11

Nonfiction Writer:2

Multi-Genre....


 * Poetry/Criticism: 3
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction:2
 * Fiction/Poetry: 3
 * Creative Nonfiction/Poetry:  1
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction/Poetry: 1
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Playwriting:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting/Journalism:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting:
 * Fiction/Screenwriting/Playwriting:
 * Fiction/Poetry/Criticism:
 * Poetry/Fiction/Nonfiction/Criticism: 1

Search Committee Lurker:

Other Lurker:

Partner/Spouse Lurking on Behalf of Applicant:

Employment STATUS
Unemployed and looking for job: 1

Employed in other field, wanting to re-enter academia: 2

Employed in other field, just trying to break into academia: 2

Finishing MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 6

Have fellowship after MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market:

Working as adjunct/lecturer, looking for TT job: 6

Have visiting gig, looking for TT: 4

Have TT job and looking for new one: 5

Tenured and on the market because of a spouse/partner:

Have tenure but looking for new job: 2

Window shopping: 1

Degrees
PhD only: 1

PhD and MA: 2

PhD and MA (lit, not cw):

Phd and Terminal MA: 1

MFA and ABD:

MFA only: 9

PhD and MFA in ...


 * Fiction: 2


 * Poetry:  2


 * Nonfiction:

PhD and MFA (two genres): 3

PhD, MFA, and MA: 3

Two MFAs (in different genres or same):

Terminal MA:

MFA and MA: 2

MA (not terminal):

Other:

Publications
No book yet: 3

First book under contract: 6

First book published: 3

First book + edited anthology published:

First book + critical book published: 1

First book published, second book under contract: 2

First book published, second book in submission: 1

Multiple books published: 9