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University of Denver (CO) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Creative Writing Non-Fiction
The Department of English seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in the area of Creative Writing Non-Fiction. We are seeking a critically engaged and widely published writer whose interests might include writing for theater, performance, film, and/or electronic media; stories and novels in prose and/or alternative narrative forms; translation, cross-cultural literature, and/or documentary writing.

Essential Functions

Teach five (5) courses per academic year.

Advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Demonstrated potential for very good to excellent teaching.

Ability to meet the English Department teaching requirements for tenure and promotion.

Required Qualifications

MFA in Creative Writing; or

ABD with the expectation that the dissertation will be finished by December 1, 2016 and Ph.D. completed by September 1, 2017.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in English or related discipline.

Specialization in creative writing (prose).

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through https://dujobs.silkroad.com/ to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please click New Resume/CV at the bottom of the page to begin application. If you have questions regarding this position please contact: Department of English, 303.871.2266.

Please include the following documents with your application: CV

Cover letter - The Department is committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will advance this commitment through their research, teaching and/or service.

Three letters of recommendation

Any additional support materials

The letters of recommendation need to be submitted by November 15, 2016 to: Clark Davis, Chair, Department of English, University of Denver, 2000 East Asbury Ave. Denver, CO 80208.

NOTE: The online system is limited to uploading 5 files. Please combine content if necessary to get all content uploaded.

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Deadline: Nov. 15 2016

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Wheaton College (IL) - TT Open Rank - Creative Nonfiction
The English Department at Wheaton College invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track position to teach Creative Nonfiction for our writing concentration beginning fall 2017. We especially welcome applicants who could also teach a course in one or more of the following: journalism, screenwriting, or playwriting. The ideal candidate will also have a commitment to the liberal arts tradition and enthusiasm for teaching within our major and our general education literature and writing courses. Teaching load is 3/3. Ph.D. or M.F.A. with a strong publication record in creative nonfiction. Please see College website for more information: http://www.wheaton.edu/About-Wheaton. Send letter of interest, cv, and names of references by November 4 to Sharon Coolidge, Chair, English Department, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Il 60187 or via email: Sharon.Coolidge@wheaton.edu. Application forms will be sent to promising applicants. Wheaton College is a highly selective evangelical Christian liberal arts college whose faculty affirm a Statement of Faith and the moral and lifestyle expectations of our Community Covenant. Wheaton College complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be mailed to promising candidates.

LINK: http://www2.wheaton.edu/HR/employment/openings_fac.php?id=269

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Bryn Mawr College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor - Creative Writing - Poetry
The Creative Writing Program (CWP), part of the Arts Program at Bryn Mawr College, invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in poetry to start August 1, 2017.

Candidates must have an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (or equivalent expertise) in hand by the start date, as well as publications; at least one book of poetry is desirable. Specialization in a secondary genre (e.g. playwriting, memoir, writing for children, literary translation, etc.), and a demonstrable commitment to undergraduate teaching is expected. Academic responsibilities include: teaching four beginning/intermediate or advanced-level undergraduate creative writing courses each year in poetry and a secondary genre, and a critical thinking and college seminar course for first year students. We expect this new faculty member to participate in administration of the CWP, including the annual Reading Series.

The CWP offers a comprehensive curriculum of workshops to undergraduate students at Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges. Class sizes are small and all courses are writing-intensive. The CWP aims to serve both students who might wish to pursue work in Creative Writing after graduation, and those who wish to explore Creative Writing on a course-by-course basis. An annual Reading Series brings writers of national and international reputation in all literary genres to campus.

Submit as pdf documents a curriculum vitae and, a cover letter outlining writing and teaching interests and experience as they relate to this position by October 31, 2016 to the Creative Writing Program Search Committee via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/35950. In addition, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Creative Writing Program Search Committee. Please do not send publications; these will be requested at a later stage of the search. Applications received by October 31, 2016 will receive full consideration.

http://www.brynmawr.edu/provost/open_positions.html

Deadline: Oct. 31 2016

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Massey University (NZ) - Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing
Applications are invited for a permanent, fulltime position as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing within the School of English and Media Studies at Massey University’s Manawatu Campus in Palmerston North. The level of appointment will depend on qualifications and experience.

The School of English and Media Studies has a strong record in teaching excellence and pastoral care of students in an interactive learning environment. Courses are taught in internal and distance learning modes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The School offers undergraduate majors in Creative Writing, English, Expressive Arts (creative writing, performance, and digital media production), and Media Studies, as well as minors in Theatre Studies and in Public and Professional Writing. Creative writing papers currently on offer include fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, writing for theatre, script writing, and writing for children.

The School wishes to appoint an applicant who is able to contribute to a range of offerings in the Bachelor of Arts major in Creative Writing and to creative writing papers in the Bachelor of Communication major in Expressive Arts. Immediate responsibilities will include lectures and workshops for an established introductory creative writing course (poetry, fiction), as well as more advanced undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: creative non-fiction, fiction, and/or poetry. The position also includes teaching creative writing at postgraduate level and supervision of students engaging in creative/critical research. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to student life and culture outside the classroom. The capacity to contribute to the School’s other teaching programmes would be an advantage; candidates are encouraged to look at the School’s full range of programmes and consider possible areas of synergy and cross-disciplinary co-operation.

The successful candidate will have an advanced qualification (preferably a completed PhD), university teaching experience, creative publications and other evidence of on-going research/creative activity. All applications need to be submitted by means of the Massey University careers website, and should include a letter of application, a current Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three referees (with full contact details).

The start time for this position is no later than 1 February 2017. Enquiries of an Academic nature about the position should be directed to Carol Seelye, School of English and Media Studies, ph 64-6-951-7549, or c.a.seelye@massey.ac.nz

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing date: 11 September 2016. Reference number: A269-16SF

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://www.massey.ac.nz/joinus/

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AGE
under 30: 2

30-35: 8

36-40: 6

41-45: 1

46-50:1

over 50:

TOTAL: 18 <-- Don't forget to update Total!

Field
Poet: 5

Fiction Writer: 3

Nonfiction Writer:

Multi-Genre....


 * Poetry/Criticism: 3
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction: 1
 * Fiction/Poetry: 1
 * Hybrid/Fiction/Poetry/Theory/Pedagogy:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Poetry:
 * Creative Nonfiction/Poetry: 3
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction/Poetry:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Playwriting:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting/Journalism:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting:
 * Fiction/Screenwriting/Playwriting:
 * Fiction/Poetry/Criticism:
 * Poetry/Fiction/Nonfiction/Criticism:
 * Poetry/Film/Visual Arts :
 * Fiction/Poetry/Film :
 * Fiction/Literary criticism:

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Other Lurker:

Partner/Spouse Lurking on Behalf of Applicant:

Employment STATUS
Unemployed and looking for job: 1

Administrative job/Publisher:

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

Have fellowship after MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 1

Working as adjunct/lecturer, looking for TT job: 4

Have visiting gig, looking for TT:

Have fixed-term gig, looking for TT:

Have visiting gig, looking for another visiting gig (not TT):

Have TT job and looking for new one: 4

Have TT job and on the market because of a spouse/partner:

Had TT job but quit to go on the market because of spouse/partner:

Have TT job and want to keep it but need an offer elsewhere to get a raise:

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

Have tenure but looking for new job: 1

Tenured at undergrad-only institution, looking for job in MFA program:

Window shopping:

Degrees
PhD only:

PhD and MA: 1

PhD and MS:

PhD and MA (lit, not cw):

Phd and Terminal MA:

MFA and ABD: 2

MA and ABD:

MFA, MA, and ABD:

MFA only: 5

PhD and MFA in. ..


 * Fiction: 1


 * Poetry: 3


 * Nonfiction:

PhD and MFA (two genres):

PhD, MFA, and MSc (three genres):

PhD, MFA, and MA:

Two MFAs (in different genres or same):

Terminal MA:

MFA and MA: 1

MFA and MA (not in CW): 2

MA (not terminal):

Other: (PhD Rhet/Comp MFA Creative Nonfiction) (PhD Critical Theory/Cultural Studies, MFA CW)

Publications
No book yet: 2

First book under contract: 1

First academic book under contract:

First book published: 5

First book + edited anthology published:

First book + edited anthologies published:

First book + critical book published + edited book under contract:

First book published, second book under contract: 1

First book published, second book in submission:

Second book published: 3

Multiple books published: 1

Multiple books + edited anthology published: