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Johns Hopkins University (MD) - Assistant Professor - Fiction
We are seeking to fill a position in fiction at the assistant-professor level. Interested applicants should have at least one book of fiction published by a reputable house, and another underway. Teaching responsibilities (two courses per semester) will include undergraduate and graduate courses. Ability and experience in the teaching of writing and literature are requisite to the job. We are particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated ability to develop and teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Native American, African-American, Latino/a, Asian American, and World Literature.

Start Date: July 1, 2017

Required Degree: None

Preferred Degree: None

About the Organization: The Writing Seminars, one of the oldest graduate programs in creative writing, offers a two-year Master of Fine Arts degree in poetry and fiction, as well as an undergraduate major.

How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and CV electronically via Interfolio.https://apply.interfolio.com/36451

Application must be received by November 1, 2016

AA/EOE Statement: Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the university’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

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Salisbury University (MD) - Assistant Professor in English - Creative Writing (Fiction)
The Department of English at Salisbury University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English.

Area of Specialization: Creative Writing (Fiction).

Primary Job Duties: Teaching three four-credit courses per semester in beginning and advanced creative writing with an emphasis on fiction; helping build the creative writing program; and participating in the activities and service of the department and the university. Utilizing effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in creative writing required. Record of successful teaching and of publications with national and/or international distribution.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in English with a concentration in creative writing.

Applications submitted by November 1, 2016 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 2017. Applications are accepted only via Salisbury University's online employment application system. Visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online.

All applicants must submit: 1.) A letter of interest; 2.) curriculum vitae; 3.) teaching philosophy; 4.) three (3) blind letters of reference provided from your professional references of by an online credential service provider send directly to cdhubbard@salisbury.edu. All documents must be submitted via the online employment application system. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Christopher Vilmar at jpwenke@salisbury.edu. First round interviews will be conducted via Skype.

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University of Tampa (FL) - TT Assistant Professor of English and Writing (Fiction)
The Department of English and Writing within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa seeks candidates for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English and Writing (Fiction) to begin August 2017.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive, private university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 12 master's programs.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate artistic excellence through strong journal and/or book publication and a commitment to the teaching of writing, including academic writing. The annual teaching load is six four-credit courses, three introductory and advanced workshops in fiction and three sections of academic writing.

Qualifications: This position offers opportunities to provide leadership in a dynamic program with an endowed reading series and to work with students on the campus literary magazine, Neon. A PhD in English or terminal MFA in creative writing is required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 15, 2016, will be given full consideration.

Quicklink for Posting: http://jobs.ut.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52791

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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.

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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).

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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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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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Brown University (RI) - TT Open Rank Position with Emphasis on Poetry
Candidates should have an MFA or equivalent, a strong publication record, including at least one book of poetry, and be able to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching poetry at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional experience in other areas such as hybrid genre, international literature, translation, literary theory, film/video, and/or digital arts would be welcome. Duties of the position include teaching poetry as well as elective seminars/workshops and literature courses, directing undergraduate and graduate theses, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the department through individual and collaborative initiatives. An ideal candidate will also have the leadership potential for developing and administering the Literary Arts Department.

Please submit via https://apply.interfolio.com/35997 a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, an artist's statement, a writing sample (including a substantial portion of a creative text), and a list of at least three references. Please do not send letters of reference at this initial stage. This will be an accelerated search; we plan to make the appointment by the end of the fall semester; therefore, the review of applications will begin on September 15, 2016 and end on October 21, 2016.

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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.

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 * Last hire (in fiction) was internal, and according to their website, there are lecturers who may also make for compelling internal hires, or at least as a barometer to measure one's self against.

Georgia Southern University (GA) - TT Assistant Professor of Creative Writing/Poetry
Search #67374

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Writing and Linguistics

The Department of Writing and Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the tenure-track position of assistant professor of creative writing with an emphasis in poetry and a secondary genre of expertise, excluding fiction (such as screenwriting, the graphic novel/memoir, hybrid/multigenre creative writing, creative nonfiction, or others).

Georgia Southern University, classified as a doctoral/research institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, is a member of the University System of Georgia. As the largest and most comprehensive research institution in southeast Georgia, the University is a residential campus of more than 20,500 students representing 48 states and 89 nations.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Georgia Southern offers a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs through eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Engineering and Information Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Public Health, Science and Mathematics and Graduate Studies. With an emphasis on academic distinction, excellent teaching, research and student success, Georgia Southern offers both undergraduate and graduate students an attractive campus environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern lays claim to being the most beautiful campus in the state. Comprising more than 900 acres, the University grounds are an arboretum-like treasure featuring gently rolling lawns, scenic ponds and soaring pines. Located in Statesboro, a safe Main Street community of approximately 30,000 residents not far from Savannah and Hilton Head Island, Georgia Southern provides the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a smaller college.

Within this setting, the Department of Writing and Linguistics is a department combining theory and practice in the study of written text, discourse, and language. Its mission is to contribute to the cultural, technological, and social lives of its graduates and the communities in which they live by providing a unique, interdisciplinary program that combines theoretical knowledge of language usage and structure with practical writing skills in multiple genres. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate how they can contribute to all aspects of growing our program, which offers an ambitious schedule of readings, travel, and experiential educational opportunities beyond the classroom.

Position Description. Reporting to the Department Chair, the assistant professor position requires teaching (both in the classroom and beyond it), research, and service. The successful candidate will normally teach three creative writing classes each semester, primarily in service to undergraduate majors, but teaching could include first-year writing or other areas of need and/or interest in our ever-evolving interdisciplinary department. The 10-month position is a tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer teaching is available but not required.

Required Qualifications: Earned MFA or Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in creative writing, or closely related field. appropriate to the Department of Writing and Linguistics with at least 18 graduate semester hours in creative writing coursework, by August 1, 2017. At least one full-length book publication in poetry with a nationally recognized press. Significant publications of poetry in nationally recognized journals and/or magazines. Significant publications of a secondary genre (excluding fiction) in nationally recognized journals and/or magazines. At least one year of experience teaching creative writing at the college level. Evidence of engaged student learning, arising from pedagogical practice informed by scholarship of teaching and learning. Demonstrated evidence of teaching and sustained engagement beyond the classroom (such as involvement with program building, a reading series, or student-oriented initiatives). Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with arts administration. Experience with publishing and editorial duties. Experience teaching multiple creative writing genres to multiple levels of learners. Experience teaching with technology. Interest or experience exploring race, gender, and/or identity in creative writing.

Screening of applications begins November 4, 2016, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2017. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Semi-finalists will be asked to submit samples of creative work not to exceed 20 pages. Other documentation may also be requested.

Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent, via e-mail, to:

Christina Olson, Search Chair, Search #67374

Department of Writing and Linguistics

Georgia Southern University

P. O. Box 8026

Statesboro GA 30460

Electronic mail: colson@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-0124

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/ or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writling/. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst (MA) - TT Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor - Modern / Contemporary Poetry
The Department of English at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track, Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor to begin September 2017. Successful candidate will teach modern and contemporary poetry workshops and seminars, and serve on MFA thesis committees. Successful candidate will also be expected to direct the MFA program in rotation with other faculty, teach a TA-assisted, large undergraduate Living Writers course in rotation, and fully participate in an active and collegial department of English. Our MFA in Creative Writing is one of the oldest and most distinguished graduate writing programs in the country.Qualifications: Either MFA or PhD in English or closely related fields, evidence of outstanding college-level teaching, and a strong publication record including at least one book. Applicants with specialization in African-American, diasporic, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, Asian-American, or Arab-American poetics especially welcome Salary commensurate with qualifications. To apply, submit the following materials: a cover letter, vita, a 25-page sample of recent written work or published book (as PDF), and the names and email contact information for three references to the link below. After receiving acknowledgment, applicants will be notified to contact their referees to submit letters. http:///umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=74997 All application materials must be received by Oct. 14 to insure consideration. Application materials will not be returned. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. http://www.umass.edu/english

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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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Susquehanna University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, Multiple Genres
The Department of English & Creative Writing at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing specializing in work in multiple genres, beginning in August 2017. Special interest in creative nonfiction and poetry.

Teaching responsibilities include several levels of creative writing workshops as well as first-year composition and introductory literature or genre surveys. The successful candidate will have published a book or have publications in nationally reputable literary journals, excel as a teacher, and also show exemplary interest in building and maintaining Susquehanna University’s nationally-distinguished undergraduate creative writing major. The standard teaching load is 3/3.

Candidates must possess either an MFA with a substantive publishing record or a Ph.D. in creative writing. All candidates must present evidence of creative, literary, and teaching potential. Our highly-engaged creative writing program is regularly ranked as one of the top tier undergraduate majors in North America, hosts the Raji-Syman Visiting Writers Series, and offers a supportive collegial environment. www.susqu.edu/writers.

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, and a statement on how you will contribute to campus diversity and inclusion (specifying your experience with inclusive pedagogical practices in teaching, advising, and mentoring) online at https://jobs.susqu.edu/. Any inquiries should be sent to the department co-chair, Dr. Glen Retief, retief@susqu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 17.

As a living, learning and working community, Susquehanna University affirms its commitment to being an engaged, culturally inclusive campus. As we seek to embody the rich diversity of the human community, we commit ourselves to the full participation of persons who represent the breadth of human difference. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating undergraduate students for productive lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and interconnected world. Its more than 2,100 undergraduates come from 35 states and 22 countries, and all students study away through Susquehanna’s unique Global Opportunities program. Susquehanna University’s 325 acre campus, noted for its beauty, is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, about a three hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. For more information, please visit https://www.susqu.edu.

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Susquehanna University (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Digital Publishing and Writing
The Department of English & Creative Writing at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor specializing in digital publishing and writing, beginning in August 2017. Teaching responsibilities include introduction to modern publishing and a course exploring the cultural and social functions of publishing, which serve our new English-Publishing and Editing major; first-year composition and introductory literature or genre surveys that serve the university's Central Curriculum. The successful candidate will also design and teach new undergraduate courses that add digital publishing and editing, multimodal composition, and topics emerging from the candidate’s research to the department's curriculum. The standard teaching load is 3/3.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Professional Writing, or a related field in Digital Humanities. Candidates are also expected to present evidence of excellence in teaching and a promising research or editorial agenda in their field. The Department of English & Creative Writing is a vibrant literary community that produces Modern Language Studies and multiple student publications. The department strongly values individual initiative, student mentoring, experiential learning, and a collegial and diverse community.

Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, and a statement on how you will contribute to the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion (specifying your knowledge of and experience with inclusive pedagogical practices in classroom teaching, advising, and mentoring) online at https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/910 Any inquiries should be sent to the department co-chair, Dr. Laurence Roth, roth@susqu.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2016.

As a living, learning and working community, Susquehanna University affirms its commitment to being an engaged, culturally inclusive campus. As we seek to embody the rich diversity of the human community, we commit ourselves to the full participation of persons who represent the breadth of human difference. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating undergraduate students for productive lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and interconnected world. Its more than 2,100 undergraduates come from 35 states and 22 countries, and all students study away through Susquehanna’s unique Global Opportunities program. Susquehanna University’s 325 acre campus, noted for its beauty, is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, about a three hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. For more information, please visit https://www.susqu.edu.

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 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2017 and New Media and Digital Humanities 2017

Emory University (GA) - Creative Writing Fellow in Fiction
Two-year fellowship in fiction in lively undergraduate English/Creative Writing Program, beginning fall 2017. Load 2-1, all workshops; $30,000 salary, and health benefits. Fellow will give a public reading. Required: MFA or Ph.D. in last five years, with Creative Writing teaching experience; record of publication, with a first book underway. Desireable: interest in secondary genre, creative nonfiction and/or screenwriting.

Deadline Date: November 1, 2016

Start Date: August 23, 2017

Required Degree: MFA

Emory University, a top-ranked private institution recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools, and one of the world's leading health care systems, is located on a beautiful campus in Atlanta, Georgia's historic Druid Hills neighborhood. The undergraduate Creative Writing Program at Emory celebrates its 26th birthday this year. In this program, students can approach the study of literature in a creative way - through their own writing - as well as by the more traditional method of critical analysis and reading. Students may also pursue their personal interests and investigate specific genres, including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting and screenwriting

For More Information: URL: http://creativewriting.emory.edu/home/people/fellowship-positions.html

Email: paula.vitaris@emory.edu Phone: 4047274683

How to Apply: Submit electronic dossier, including cover letter discussing teaching experience and philosophy, CV, two letters of recommendation, and a 25-page writing sample to https://apply.interfolio.com/36376 by the November 1, 2016 deadline. This deadline is firm and late applications will not be considered.

Application must be received by November 1, 2016

AA/EOE Statement: We actively seek applications from women and minority candidates. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Emory University (GA) - Creative Writing Fellow in Poetry
Two-year fellowship in poetry in lively undergraduate English/Creative Writing Program, beginning fall 2017. Load 2-1, all workshops; $30,000 salary, and health benefits. Fellow will give a public reading and have access to the Raymond Danowski Poetry Library, a 75,000-volume rare and modern poetry library housed at Emory. Required: MFA or Ph.D. in last five years, with Creative Writing teaching experience. Desireable: record of publication, and secondary interests, such as creative nonfiction and working in archives.

Deadline Date: November 1, 2016

Start Date: August 23, 2017

Required Degree: MFA

Emory University, a top-ranked private institution recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools, and one of the world's leading health care systems, is located on a beautiful campus in Atlanta, Georgia's historic Druid Hills neighborhood. The undergraduate Creative Writing Program at Emory celebrates its 26th birthday this year. In this program, students can approach the study of literature in a creative way - through their own writing - as well as by the more traditional method of critical analysis and reading. Students may also pursue their personal interests and investigate specific genres, including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting and screenwriting

For More Information: URL: http://creativewriting.emory.edu/home/people/fellowship-positions.html

Email: paula.vitaris@emory.edu. Phone: 4047274683

How to Apply: Submit electronic dossier, including cover letter discussing teaching experience and philosophy, CV, two letters of recommendation, and a 15-page writing sample to https://apply.interfolio.com/36375 by the November 1, 2016 deadline. This deadline is firm and late applications will not be considered.

Application must be received by November 1, 2016

AA/EOE Statement: We actively seek applications from women and minority candidates. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Deadline: November 1

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University of North Carolina Wilmington (NC) - Lecturer - Creative Writing (1 yr. renewable, begin. Jan. 2017)
The Department of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in creative writing, a one-year appointment beginning January 2017, with the possibility of renewal after the first year. Teaching load is 3-3, with the possibility of an annual one-course reduction based on administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities include teaching a range of creative writing courses, and coordination of our nationally recognized MFA program. Administrative duties include oversight of day-to-day operations in our MFA program in concert with other department coordinators and administrators; assistance in coordinating scheduling, recruitment and admissions, and events; response to student needs; collaboration on marketing, social media, and outreach; and advocacy for the MFA program on and off campus. Teaching opportunities may include introductory and advanced creative writing workshops, craft-based literature courses, publishing courses, and graduate courses.

Minimum Requirements: Candidates must have an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, substantial administrative experience and undergraduate teaching experience, and a strong record of recent national periodical publication.

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to writing and publication. Expertise in any writing genre, including the teaching of publishing, is welcome.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit: Established in 1999, UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing is a community of passionate, dedicated writers who believe that the creation of art is valuable to self and culture, and a necessary contribution to the diversity of cultural expression. The department offers MFA and BFA degrees, as well as a full suite of publishing courses and a BFA Certificate in Publishing. Our Publishing Laboratory provides students a foundation in book and magazine publishing, editing, and design, and is home to the award-winning Ecotone literary journal and Lookout Books imprint. To date, our MFA students and alumni have published more than 85 books — novels, memoirs, works of historical fiction and nonfiction, poetry and short story collections. Our alumni hold teaching and administrative positions at regional, national, and international venues, and have established successful careers in all areas of the global publishing industry and in a wide range of disciplines and business sectors.

College/School Information: At UNCW, the College of Arts and Sciences provides the vital foundation for the university’s pursuit of excellence. Through our teaching, we educate students for lives of fulfillment in the twenty-first century. Through our research, we advance the state of knowledge and creativity in the arts and sciences. And through our outreach, we improve the quality of life in Southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. A public institution with over 14,000 students, the university is known for its superb faculty and staff and powerful academic experience. With an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology and educational leadership, UNCW is consistently recognized at a national level for academic excellence and affordability by publications like U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and The Business Journals. UNCW also recently earned the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, bestowed to higher education institutions dedicated to community involvement.

EEO Statement: UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic or other minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicant Instructions: Please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/. In addition, please have three letters of reference sent to Prof. Wendy Brenner, Search Committee Chair, Department of Creative Writing, UNCW, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5938 by October 7, 2016. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Megan Hubbard at (910) 962-7063.

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Deadline: Priority Consideration Date 10/07/2016

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Brandeis University (MA) - Poet and Associate Director, Creative Writing Program
Brandeis University seeks a distinguished poet with strong teaching experience and a minimum of one well-received poetry collection to join the faculty of our undergraduate creative writing program as Associate Director. Position begins Fall 2017. The rank for the position will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, both professional and academic. Responsibilities include co-directing the Creative Writing Program, advising students, directing theses, and the teaching of two courses, usually one per semester. Most often, these will be poetry workshops. The position is half-time, benefits-eligible, and outside the tenure structure. The initial appointment could be up to three years with the potential for renewal, subject to performance.

Details of the Creative Writing Program and Major may be found online at:

http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/english/creativewriting/docs/brochure15-16.pdf

and

http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/english/creativewriting/index.html

Please submit a CV of under six pages, teaching statement, three letters of recommendation, and work sample of 10-15 poems to AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7596. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 8, 2016.

Brandeis recognizes that diversity in its student body, staff and faculty is important to its primary mission of providing a quality education. The search committee is therefore particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service experiences, will increase Brandeis’ reputation for academic excellence and better prepare its students for a pluralistic society.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, and LGBTQIA writers.

Deadline: Oct. 8 2016

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Johns Hopkins University (MD) - Assistant Director - MA in Writing Program (pref. MFA in Nonfiction)
The MA in Writing program in the Advanced Academic Programs in the Zanvyl-Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month faculty position as Assistant Director. The program has approximately 150 – 200 students. The Assistant Director will report to the Academic Program Director, and will possess the following instructional and administrative responsibilities and skills for:

teaching a minimum of 5 graduate courses, including required and core courses, throughout the academic year, including the summer; sitting on thesis committees; advising current students; assisting with ongoing curriculum development and revision; assisting with scheduling courses; helping identify, train, monitor, and evaluate faculty members; supporting program promotion activities, including outreach to prospective students and partners through open houses, recruitment events, materials development; serving on committees for the MA in Writing program or Advanced Academic Programs; assisting with alumni relations; responding to inquiries from prospective students and others; participating in admissions committees; coordinating with staff in student and faculty services, marketing, finance, and enrollment-services departments. The ideal candidate will have an MFA in creative writing with an emphasis on nonfiction, or a related advanced degree, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Additional qualifications in writing and teaching journalism would be an asset, as would having multi-media experience, including teaching and developing online courses in Blackboard. Any one or more of the following skills would also be welcomed: dramatic writing, professional writing, editing and publishing.

We are actively seeking to expand the diversity of our faculty.

For best consideration, please apply online by September 26, 2016. Submit your application online only at https://apply.interfolio.com/36834 including cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references.

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AGE
under 30: 4

30-35: 13

36-40: 7

41-45: 1

46-50: 3

over 50:

TOTAL: 28 <-- Don't forget to update Total!

Field
Poet: 9

Fiction Writer: 4

Nonfiction Writer: 1

Multi-Genre....


 * Poetry/Criticism: 4
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction: 3
 * Fiction/Poetry: 1
 * Hybrid/Fiction/Poetry/Theory/Pedagogy:1
 * 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: 1
 * Fiction/Screenwriting/Playwriting:
 * Fiction/Poetry/Criticism:
 * Poetry/Fiction/Nonfiction/Criticism:
 * Poetry/Film/Visual Arts :1
 * Fiction/Poetry/Film :
 * Fiction/Literary criticism:

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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: 2

Finishing MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 3

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

Working as adjunct/lecturer, looking for TT job: 7

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: 2

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

Window shopping:

Degrees
PhD only: 2

PhD and MA: 2

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: 8

PhD and MFA in. ..


 * Fiction: 2


 * Poetry: 4


 * 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: 7

First book under contract: 1

First academic book under contract:

First book published: 5

First book + edited anthology published:

First book + edited anthologies published: 1

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: 2

Multiple books + edited anthology published: 1