Visiting Poet: Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT


 * Job Description
 * Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT invites applications for a one-semester Visiting Poetry Professor beginning January 2021. The visitor will teach two small classes and give a public reading in the Anne Newman Sutton Weeks Poetry Series in Spring Semester 2021 (January 11-May 5). We welcome applications from poets with at least one published book who are passionate about teaching and facilitating student learning and success in a small, liberal arts environment. Westminster College's commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and learning goals. We seek a poet who is prepared to facilitate the learning of all students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, such as students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students.

Introduction to Creative Writing (capped at 15, Tuesdays, 4:30-7:20 pm) and Poetry Workshop (capped at 12, Mondays, 4:30-7:20 pm). The Poetry Workshop is open to members of the community, by application; the visitor chooses participants. Compensation is $20K plus a well-furnished house adjacent to the campus. The ideal applicant will be eager to engage with the campus and larger poetry community.


 * Minimum Qualifications
 * Bachelor's degree, one published book of poems, two years of teaching experience, and the ability to mentor historically underrepresented students.


 * Application & Supplemental Information
 * Please send a letter of application that includes a description of how you teach introduction to creative writing and poetry writing and how you integrate diversity and inclusion into your courses. Also send a c.v., 15-20 pages of poetry, and a dossier of recommendations to http://jobs.westminstercollege.edu/ by December 1, 2019. Interviews via videoconference in January and February 2020. Review of applications continues until position is filled. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the College cannot consider visa sponsorship for this position.

Westminster College is a place for self-reliant students of all backgrounds who seek lives of consequence. We are a private, independent college that has been advancing the liberal arts tradition in Utah since 1875. Our historic campus is the center of Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. Our mountain vistas inspire exploration, our urban surroundings provide endless opportunities, and our small classes promote inclusive dialogue. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our devoted faculty challenge students to engage their curiosity and pursue their passions through purpose-driven academic programs. Westminster is a place for expanding your worldview, innovating for the future, and launching a meaningful life. For more information visit www.westminstercollege.edu.

Westminster College is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws. Questions about this position may be addressed to Natasha Sajé, Professor of English, [mailto:nsaje@westminstercollege.edu nsaje@westminstercollege.edu] or 801 832-2376.