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Agnes Scott College (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction)
The Agnes Scott College Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor in creative writing with a specialization in fiction. Desirable secondary fields include screenwriting and cross- or multi-genre work, among others. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 200- and 300-level courses in fiction and creative writing and will participate in and help shape a strong creative writing program that includes a reading series, a project-based senior seminar, and an acclaimed Writers’ Festival that is in its 44th year. Many of our creative writing majors go on to MFAs and PhDs. The teaching load is 3-2 including introductory and upper division courses. We seek an active writer-scholar with a significant and promising publishing record and a commitment to undergraduate liberal arts learning. Candidates must have the MFA or PhD in creative writing in hand by August, 2015. To apply send letter, CV, and three recent (last 18 months) letters of recommendation to Willie Tolliver, chair of the department of English through Interfolio via the MLA Job Information List or at [mailto:englishsearch@agnesscott.edu englishsearch@agnesscott.edu] (electronic submissions only). Additional materials—including writing sample, syllabi, teaching evaluations, and official transcripts—will be solicited from selected applicants later in the search process. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 31, 2014.

Located in metropolitan Atlanta, Agnes Scott College is a highly selective national liberal arts college for women. Excellence in undergraduate teaching, an active program of scholarly or creative work, and service to the department and the college are necessary for tenure and promotion. Faculty development programs include travel funding, internal research grants, and a one-semester leave at full pay after successful completion of the third-year review. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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Centre College (KY) - TT Assistant Professor of English with Specialization in Creative Writing (Fiction)
Centre College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in English with specialization in Creative Writing beginning August 2015. The successful candidate will hold a MFA or PhD and specialize in fiction writing. Interest in teaching another genre, such as nonfiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and/or hybrid forms, in addition to fiction, is desirable though not required. Centre College English and Creative Writing Faculty also teach in an interdisciplinary Humanities sequence for first-year students. Teaching responsibility for this position will be divided among creative writing, literature and humanities. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in a student-centered environment.

Centre College, a highly selective liberal arts college of about 1,400 students, has one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs and is ranked among the top fifty National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, with entrance to top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships for further study abroad, and rewarding jobs. The College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life. It is within easy driving distance of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Centre College is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged, where the individuals have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view the Statement of Community. For information concerning the college, visit our web site at http://www.centre.edu.

To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/25957 and submit a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, materials demonstrating teaching effectiveness, sample of fiction writing (no more than 20 pages), three letters of recommendation, CV, and transcripts. Review of applications will begin November 8, 2014. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the MLA conference in January, or by conference call. Centre College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Dartmouth College (NH) - TT Assistant Professor of English, Fiction Writing
The Department of English at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure track position as assistant professor specializing in Fiction Writing. Applicants should have an MFA or a Ph.D., a strong record of publication, and significant undergraduate classroom teaching experience. The successful applicant will be expected to teach the range of courses offered in fiction writing as well as courses in the contemporary novel, particularly with interest in the experience of racial or cultural minorities. A secondary genre in creative nonfiction, hybrid or mutant forms, or new media is desirable. Please submit a letter of interest and CV through Interfolio by November 1. Letters of recommendation and a writing sample of no more than 30 pages may be requested at a later date. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the MLA convention. With an even distribution of male and female students and over a third of the undergraduate student population from minority groups, Dartmouth is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Professor Huntington, Search Committee Chair

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Colorado State University - TT Asst. Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction)
The Department of English at Colorado State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Creative Writing specializing in Fiction. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of Assistant Professor. This entry-level position is a tenure-track, nine-month appointment, beginning August 16, 2015.

Required Qualifications
 * MFA or PhD in Creative Writing and/or English  at time of appointment
 * A promising record of scholarship/creative activity/teaching
 * At least one book in Fiction.

Desired Qualifications
 * An application will be enhanced by experience teaching and writing about literature at the college level.
 * Applicants are encouraged to describe any additional teaching or scholarly interests and experiences.

Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities include four courses a year (typically two per semester) in the graduate and undergraduate programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to establish a scholarly and creative agenda, mentor students, and provide service to the department, university, and community. Candidates who can advance the Departments commitment to diversity through scholarship, creative activity, and teaching are encouraged to apply.

Salary: Will be commensurate with entry-level assistant professor rank and experience.

Application Procedures and Deadlines: Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a 35-page writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Semifinalists will have the opportunity to send in more extensive writing samples. Submit applications electronically through Interfolio by clicking on this link:  https://apply.interfolio.com/26304. The Department will conduct interviews of semifinalists at the MLA convention in Vancouver, January 8-11, 2015. Based on those interviews, we will then bring finalists onto campus beginning in January, 2015.

Application materials, including letters of recommendation, from semifinalist candidates for tenure-track and tenured positions, will be made available to all tenure-track and tenured members of the Department of English. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, for full consideration, applications must be submitted by October 31, 2014 11:59pm MST. Routine inquiries should be directed to Sue Russell at (970) 491-1898 or [mailto:Sue.Russell@colostate.edu Sue.Russell@colostate.edu].

General Information: Colorado State University, with an enrollment of about 31,500 is located in Fort Collins, a growing community of close to 150,000 at the base of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, 65 miles north of Denver. The area is noted for its natural beauty, economic vitality and abundant cultural and recreational activities.

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Illinois State University (IL) - TT Asst. Professor, Fiction Writing
The Department of English Studies at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Fiction Writing. Preferred candidates must have an interest in hybrid and alternative forms of writing, be competent in narrative theory, and have a demonstrated potential both for teaching excellence and for theorizing creative writing pedagogy. Interests in diversity and/or alterity studies, digital literature, and/or digital publishing are also welcome. The selected candidate will teach a range of creative writing, literature, and theory courses.

The appointment begins August 16, 2015.

The ISU English Department emphasizes an English Studies model in its undergraduate, MA, and PhD programs, and includes scholars in the fields of Children's Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, English Education, Linguistics, Literary and Cultural Studies, Publishing Studies, Rhetoric, TESOL, and Technical Communication. Our Department faculty and graduate students are a community of diverse scholars who value collaborative and interdisciplinary work. For additional information about ISU and our Department, please consult http://english.illinoisstate.edu.

Required Qualifications: Terminal degree (PhD preferred) and minimum one book required by time of appointment. 2/3 teaching load; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and continue until position is filled.

To ensure full consideration, please complete and submit electronically a faculty application to this posting.

Additionally, please send electronically (be sure to adjust browser pop-up blockers as necessary) via Interfolio's ByCommittee-- https://apply.interfolio.com/26367 --a letter of application, C.V., and writing sample to the attention of Christopher C. De Santis, Chair, Department of English, Illinois State University. Also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to ByCommittee by the recommenders.

Application materials provided by individuals selected for interviews will be available for review by all tenured and tenure-track faculty in the Department of English.

Link: http://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66440

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Northern Michigan University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor, Fiction-Writing
Assistant Professor Tenure-track position in Fiction Writing

The Department of English at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Fiction Writing. Responsibilities include a 3/3 teaching load in fiction and other departmental offerings as needed. Expectations are primarily focused on excellence in teaching and professional/scholarly/ creative work which contributes to personal and departmental effectiveness. Service to the department and the university is expected. Additional responsibilities include the direction of MA and MFA theses.

Minimum Qualifications: MFA or PhD. Expectations include publications in nationally recognized venues, including one full-length book; successful instructional experience at the college level; and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate workshops in the field of expertise, as well as lower-level courses.

For additional qualifications, please visit https://employMe.nmu.edu.

The salary is competitive with excellent benefits. The position will begin in August 2015.

Northern Michigan University, with 8,600 students and 180 degree programs, is located along the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life. See more at www.nmu.edu/marquette.

To apply for this position, please submit the NMU faculty profile, cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to https://employme.nmu.edu. This position will be posted until November 14, 2014.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

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Oregon State University (OR) - TT Asst. Professor (Fiction)
The School of Writing, Literature and Film invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

This position focuses on fiction and will teach five graduate and undergraduate courses on a trimester system, typically including MFA workshop and/or a course in form, craft, theory, and undergraduate creative writing and literature courses. As part of teaching, this position will maintain a commitment to intensive mentoring and advising of MFA students in thesis projects and creative writing pedagogy appropriate to areas of expertise. Service is expected and includes assistance in reviewing applications to the MFA program, supervision of internships. A record of scholarship/creative activity and potential for distinction in the field are required for tenure.

The MFA in Creative Writing at OSU-Corvallis is a two-year, high residency program in the School of Writing. Tracks in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry are supported by workshops led by nationally known writers, as well as by courses in form, craft, and theory. The program prepares graduates who are accomplished creative writers, knowledgeable and effective teachers, and advocates for the role of literary arts in American culture and society. We host two reading series, one national and one regional, and confer the Stone Award, one of the most generous prizes for lifetime literary achievement offered by an American university. All graduate students are fully funded for two years, and may apply for select third year teaching, community outreach, and arts administration appointments.

The primary mission of the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is research/creative activity and undergraduate and graduate education. The School offers the BA and MA in English, a minor in writing with courses in creative writing and professional writing, and the MFA in Creative Writing.

In order to receive full consideration for this position, your application must be received by November 30, 2014.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your resume/vitae).

2) A cover letter of interest indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Transcript of graduate work. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 5MB or less. If over 5MB in size, submit to contact person listed below. Transcripts must be received by the closing date.

In addition, please also submit cover letter, cv, transcript, and three letters of reference electronically through InterfolioByCommittee at the following site - http://apply.interfolio.com, posting number 25492.

For additional information, please contact Amelie Soyer at (541) 737-1635 or Amelie.Stoyer@oregonstate.edu.

Link to Apply: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64652

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Portland State University (OR) - TT Asst. Professor, Fiction
The M.F.A Program at Portland State University seeks a fiction writer for a tenure-track position to begin September 2015. The successful candidate will be a core contributor to our thriving M.F.A. program and to our new B.F.A. program, teaching both graduate and undergraduate writing classes, directing graduate theses, and helping to build the M.F.A. into a program of national prominence. Candidates should have a distinguished record of publication, including at least one book of fiction, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching, preferably at the graduate as well as undergraduate level. M.F.A. or Ph.D. in creative writing required at the time of appointment. 2/2/2 course load; competitive salary; excellent benefits. Submit letter of interest, c.v., and writing sample (up to 20 pages) to https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu Send three letters of recommendation electronically to ENG@pdx.edu or by mail to the Department of English, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR, 97207-0751. Please list the position title and applicant name in the subject line or at the top of the letter. All materials must be received by November 1, 2014. We will begin reviewing immediately and continue until finalists have been identified. Interviewing at the MLA Convention in Vancouver, B.C., January 2015. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Guys, what's the difference between a statement of interest and a cover letter? all my interst-y type stuff is in the letter. i'm just not sure what they're asking for. (to clarify: the system asks for BOTH a cover letter and a letter of interest)

A: Cover letter almost always includes a statement of Interest. Maybe a mistake on HR's part?

B: Some positions request materials that naturally overlap. It's frustrating, but always play it safe and create related yet new material for the second document without being repetitive. You see this often with teaching-focused positions: they request the cover letter, of course, but also a teaching statement, even though a good cover letter for a teaching-focused job contains a compressed teaching statement. In that instance, you simply force yourself to do both and create new material for the second document. For this job, I would interpret "statement of interest" like "statement of purpose." I would write more extensively about my projects--past and current/ongoing--and how they dovetail my teaching and contributions to the Portland State Creative Writing program and its students.

Texas State University - San Marcos (TX) - TT Asst. Professor, Fiction
Tenure-track assistant professor, specialty in fiction 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 fiction; teach primarily in the graduate fiction program; direct MFA theses; and 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. Appointment begins Fall 2015.

Qualifications

Required: -MFA or PhD in creative writing, with degree completed by time of appointment -Specialty in fiction writing -One book of fiction published by a nationally recognized press.

Preferred: -High quality publication(s) in fiction -Evidence of, or potential for, continued success as publishing fiction writer -Evidence of effectiveness in teaching graduate and undergraduate creative writing -Evidence of ability to work with graduate students individually in directing MFA theses -Evidence of ability to teach courses other than creative writing courses -Nationally recognized prizes for published work

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 Doug Dorst, Chair, Fiction Search Committee; 2) current CV; 3) statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 500 words); and 4) names and contact information of three references. Title the pdf: YOUR LAST NAME-FICTION and specify in the first sentence of your application letter that you are applying for the position in fiction writing.

To ensure full consideration, all applications must be received by October 22, 2014. Selected applicants will be contacted for web-based interviews.

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University of Evansville (IN) - TT Assistant Professor, Creative Writing (Fiction)
The University of Evansville, a selective liberal-arts college in southwestern Indiana, seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Creative Writing beginning fall 2015. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced creative-writing courses and First-year Seminar; assisting students in the publication of literary journals; helping to administer other departmental programs; departmental service as needed, including advising and recruiting students; university service.

Required: Fiction writer with an MFA or PhD in creative writing; publication in respected journals; experience teaching fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and composition.

Preferred: interest in teaching and writing in other genres (screenwriting, music journalism, translation, new media).

Instructions for Applying: Mail vita, letter of application, and dossier by October 15, 2014 (including three recent letters of reference & transcripts) to Paul Bone, Chair, Department of Creative Writing, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47722.

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University of Louisville (KY) - TT Asst. Professor of Creative Writing, Fiction
The Department of English at the University of Louisville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing, specialization in fiction, with position to begin in Fall 2015.

The successful candidate will hold an MFA or PhD at time of appointment, and will have published at least one book of fiction with a press of national standing. Teaching load will be appropriate to a research institution; salary competitive. Desirable areas of secondary specialization include playwriting/screenwriting and/or graphic narrative. Course assignments will include multi-genre creative writing workshops through the graduate level, upper level fiction writing electives, literature courses, and undergraduate writing (which all professorial faculty teach).

Send letter and c.v. to Professor Kiki Petrosino, Fiction Search Committee Chair and Director of Creative Writing, Department of English, by email to [mailto:fiction@louisville.edu fiction@louisville.edu]. Writing samples and letters of recommendation should not be sent at this stage. Applications must be received by 1 October. All applicants must also apply online and attach a current version of the vita at http://louisville.edu/hr/employment/jobs/ by 1 October. If you have trouble with the online application, please email Sherry McCroskey at [mailto:sherry.mccroskey@louisville.edu sherry.mccroskey@louisville.edu] or phone 502-852-0506. Faculty/Administrator

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University of Miami (FL) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of English in Creative Writing (Fiction)
Assistant or Associate Professor of English in Creative Writing (Fiction) The University of Miami seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant / associate professorship in creative writing (fiction) with teaching responsibilities in both MFA and undergraduate creative writing programs. We are particularly interested in fiction writers who bring multilingual, international, or cross-cultural perspectives to their work. We seek candidates with diverse intellectual and creative interests whose teaching and writing intersect with the work of other faculty in English and elsewhere in the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will be an actively publishing writer who is ready to serve as a reader or adviser for MFA theses and on the creative writing program committee, as well as other departmental, college, or university committees. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Minimum requirements include an appropriate terminal degree (i.e., an MFA or the equivalent); at least one published book in the specified field; and experience teaching creative writing at the undergraduate and graduate levels. DO NOT APPLY ON-LINE for position# 001460. Please submit all application materials (i.e., letter of application, CV, writing sample of 15-30 pages, and at least three letters of recommendation) by November 3, 2014 via ByCommittee (https://www.interfolio.com), addressed to Pamela Hammons, Chair, Dept. of English, University of Miami, PO Box 248145-4632, Coral Gables, FL 33124-4632. Selected candidates will be asked to send additional materials and will be interviewed at the MLA convention. To confirm receipt of your application or to ask questions, please e-mail our office manager, Evangelina Callesis: ecallesis@miami.edu.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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University of Michigan (MI) - TT Open Rank Professor in Fiction
The Helen Zell Writers' Program in the Department of English at the University of Michigan invites applications for a Creative fiction writer to join the MFA faculty at the level of Open Rank with a starting date of September 2015. We are seeking a colleague of distinction, although not necessarily seniority.

As a member of our department, the candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate fiction workshops and other courses that reflect his/her interests and/or respond to departmental needs.

Candidates should have a strong record of publication (a minimum of two books published or in press) and a history of excellence in teaching.

Members of the Writers' Program share administrative duties on a rotational basis, so evidence of administrative talent and experience and a willingness to serve will bolster an otherwise strong application.

Link to Apply: http://umjobs.org/job_detail/99732/asst_professor

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE) - TT Asst. Professor, Fiction
The English Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a specialist in fiction writing, for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will teach courses in fiction writing at the graduate and undergraduate levels, will supervise MA theses and Ph.D. dissertations, and serve on graduate student committees. Candidates must have an MFA or Ph.D. in English with a specialization in creative writing by August 2015, evidence of successful teaching, and a strong publication record. We welcome secondary interests and expertise in one or more of the following: creative nonfiction; contemporary technologies and new outlets for creative work; LGBTQ/Sexuality Studies; Ethnic Studies; Women’s and Gender Studies, Place Studies; and Film Studies.

Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #F_140134 and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Information form and apply online. Applicants should be prepared to attach a letter of application and a curriculum vitae to their online application. Please do not send paper applications. For information about the application process or about the position, contact Professor Kwame Dawes, Search Committee Chair, kdawes4@unl.edu, 402-472-1812.

https://employment.unl.edu/postings/41220/print_preview

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University of Oregon (OR) - TT Asst. Professor in Fiction
The Creative Writing Program at the University of Oregon welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Fiction. M.F.A., Ph.D., or M.A. in Creative Writing with a specialization in Fiction required. The successful candidate will have at least one published book from a nationally recognized press and another in progress (if not in press and under contract); numerous magazine publications; prizes and/or fellowships; evidence of strong teaching at the university level. Experience in an M.F.A. environment (teaching, administration, advising, service, running a reading series, etc.) preferred. Willingness to participate in departmental service required. Salary commensurate with experience. We are a free-standing program within the College of Arts and Sciences and have a record of excellence and diversity in our M.F.A. program.

EO/A/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

Application deadline: November 1, 2014.

Applicants should post a letter of application, vita, writing sample (approximately 25 pages in length), and three confidential letters of recommendation to Academic Jobs Online:  academicjobsonline.org/. We will contact applicants if we need additional material.

Link to Apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4323

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University of Tulsa (OK) - TT Assistant Professor in Creative Writing-Fiction
The Faculty of English at the University of Tulsa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing-Fiction to begin August 2015. Teaching will include departmental courses, especially beginning and advanced classes in fiction writing; participation in a humanities-based general curriculum and honors program; and graduate seminars. A terminal degree or a published book of fiction is required, as is evidence of quality teaching. We welcome candidates who combine the MFA with a PhD in another literary field, and seek applicants who will develop a strong publication record.

A dossier including transcripts, a 25-page writing sample, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted online at the link above. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Interviews may take place at the Modern Language Association conference in January 2015. Queries may be addressed to Professor Randall Fuller, Chair (randall-fuller@utulsa.edu).

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UCLA (CA) Department of English, Assistant Professor, Fiction
The Department of English at UCLA invites applications for an open-ranked tenure-track or tenured position in Creative Writing Fiction. We especially encourage applications from candidates with a strong record of publication who are also able to teach undergraduate literature courses in addition to creative writing workshops, and we welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. An MFA or PhD. is required at the time of appointment.

Submit a dossier to include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 20-page writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Application dossiers are due by November 14, 2014 and interviews will be held at the MLA Convention in Vancouver, Canada in January 2015 or through Skype. The position is subject to final administrative approval.

Widely recognized as one of the leading departments in the nation, English at UCLA long has been known for its innovative research and excellence in teaching. Today, the English Department maintains its strong commitment to traditional areas of study, while also supporting groundbreaking research and teaching in new and interdisciplinary approaches to literary studies. Each year, our stellar faculty of nationally and internationally renowned scholars offer a rich array of undergraduate and graduate courses which reflect the great breadth of literatures in English. Our undergraduate program offers students a historically informed and geographically diverse perspective on literature, while also developing writing and analytic skills. Students in our graduate program have the opportunity to engage a wide variety of critical and scholarly approaches to English literatures and cultures.

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Applicants are to apply via the following website: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00428.

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Ball State University (IN) - TT Asst. Professor, Poetry Writing
Tenure-track faculty position available August 21, 2015.

Responsibilities: teach and develop a wide range of undergraduate and graduate creative writing courses, particularly in poetry; publish poetry; actively contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the department, university, and surrounding community.

Minimum qualifications: earned M.F.A. or Ph.D. in creative writing by August 1, 2015; at least one published book by a nationally recognized press; record of effective teaching at the college or university level.

Preferred qualifications: record of effective teaching of the writing of poetry at the college or university level; experience developing and teaching online courses; record of effective teaching in other genres, including screenwriting; interest in teaching literary citizenship or experience in creative writing program administration.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and copies of graduate transcripts as PDF or MS Word attachments to [mailto:engsearch@bsu.edu engsearch@bsu.edu] (please indicate "Creative Writing Poetry" in the subject line) or by mail to:

Professor Sean Lovelace, Chair, Tenure-Track Creative Writing Search Committee, Department of English, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306.

After initial review of applications, selected candidates will be asked to supply further application materials. Interviews to be held via video conference in January 2015.

Application deadline is October 31, 2014. www.bsu.edu

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Franklin & Marshall College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Poetry)
The Franklin & Marshall English Department invites applications from poets for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship to begin in the fall of 2015. Significant creative publications, including at least one book of poetry published or under contract, a demonstrable commitment to undergraduate teaching. Applicants should possess or be close to completing a terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.). The 3/2 teaching load will include Introduction to Creative Writing, Writing Poetry, a senior creative writing capstone course, Contemporary Poetry, other literature offerings, and contributions to the general education curriculum (Connections). Teaching will not include composition. The poet we seek will become part of a thriving writing community, which includes a Writers House and an impressive reading series, including the F&M Emerging Writers Festival. F&M sponsors junior faculty leaves. Please submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, writer's statement addressing current and future projects, teaching evaluations, and a writing sample at http://apply.interfolio.com/26268 to: Dr. Judith Mueller, Chair, Department of English.

Application deadline is November 3, 2014. We will conduct interviews at MLA. Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation.

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Georgia Southern University (GA) - TT Asst. Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry Emphasis)
The Department of Writing and Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of assistant professor of creative writing with an emphasis in poetry and a secondary genre in creative nonfiction. Georgia Southern University is a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service. At Georgia Southern we provide a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success.

Founded in 1906, the University now serves more than 20,500 students and offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Our 900 acre park-like campus in Statesboro, Georgia is not far from historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island and provides the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college in a classic Main Street community.

Within this setting, the Department of Writing and Linguistics is a unique 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.

Position Description. Reporting to the Department Chair, the assistant professor position requires teaching, 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. in creative writing or closely-related field by August 1st, 2015
 * Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution
 * At least one full-length book publication in poetry with a nationally-recognized press
 * Significant publications of poetry and creative nonfiction 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 a reading series, program building, or student-oriented initiatives)

Preferred Qualifications:
 * Experience teaching multiple creative writing genres to multiple levels of learners
 * Experience teaching with technology

Application Procedure: Screening of applications begins November 3, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1st, 2015. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy highlighting innovative pedagogical practice, engagement strategies, and a vision for teaching beyond the classroom; 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 and 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:

Jared Yates Sexton, Search Chair, Search #67232

Department of Writing and Linguistics

Georgia Southern University

P. O. Box 8026

Statesboro GA 30460

Electronic mail: jsexton@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-0739

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. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

Institution Employment Link: http://jobs.georgiasouthern.edu/employment-opportunities/

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Northern Michigan University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor, Native American Literature and Creative Writing (Poetry)
Assistant Professor Tenure-track position in Native American Literature with expertise in Creative Writing (Poetry)

The Department of English at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Native American Literature with expertise in Creative Writing (Poetry). Responsibilities include a 3/3 teaching load of introductory and advanced courses in Native American Literatures, as well as introductory and advanced poetry workshops. Expectations are primarily focused on excellence in teaching and professional/scholarly/creative work which contributes to personal and departmental effectiveness. Service to the department and the university is expected. Additional responsibilities include the direction of MA and MFA theses.

Minimum Qualifications: MFA or PhD. Commitment to teaching excellence and research specialization in Native American literatures in English, and significant publications of poetry in nationally recognized venues. Expectations in publications in nationally recognized venues, including one full-length book; successful instructional experience at the college level; and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate workshops in the field of expertise, as well as lower-level courses. Additional expertise in LGBTQ or Global Indigenous Studies is desirable.

For additional qualifications, please visit https://employMe.nmu.edu.

The salary is competitive with excellent benefits. The position will begin in August 2015.

Northern Michigan University, with 8,600 students and 180 degree programs, is located along the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life. See more at www.nmu.edu/marquette.

To apply for this position, please submit the NMU faculty profile, cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to https://employme.nmu.edu. This position will be posted until November 14, 2014.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

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Purdue University (IN) - TT Associate Professor of English—Creative Writing, Poetry
The Department of English at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Creative Writing-Poetry at the level of associate professor. Successful candidates will hold an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing; have published at least one book from a national press; show evidence of a strong ongoing record of publication; and have experience teaching creative writing at the university level. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with a commitment to diversity and difference and a history of dialogue in these areas.

Teaching load is 2-2 and will consist of graduate and undergraduate creative writing courses. The successful candidate will also serve as reader or adviser for M.F.A. and undergraduate honors theses, mentor M.F.A. students as teachers, and serve on the creative writing program committee as well as other departmental, college, or university committees. Starting date for this position is August 17, 2015.

Applicants must apply online at the Interfolio online application site listed above. A complete application consists of a cover letter outlining experience and qualifications for the position, a CV, a recent writing sample (20 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), and at least three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications begins on October 31, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26148

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University of Texas at Dallas (TX) -  Open Rank Position in Creative Writing (Poetry)
The School of Arts and Humanities (A&H) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for an open rank position in Literary Studies, with an emphasis on Creative Writing (poetry). Appointment will begin September 1, 2014 or January 1, 2015. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to research and publishing, undergraduate and graduate teaching, interdisciplinary education and research, community outreach, and professional academic service.

The School offers an interdisciplinary program built on four interrelated areas: Arts & Technology (including Emerging Media and Communication), Literary Studies, Historical Studies, and Aesthetic Studies. UT Dallas is a dynamic, growing research institution with a diverse student body and a strong research faculty. The School has a sustained commitment to education that links fields of study, modes of learning, and creative with critical thinking. The ability to make a significant contribution not only to the Creative Writing program but also to at least one other component of our interrelated curriculum (e.g. Translation Studies, Chinese Studies, Latin American Studies, and/or Arts & Technology) is essential.

Salary competitive. Review of applications begins June 2014, and continues until position is filled. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application. For more information on the School, see http://ah.utdallas.edu.

Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of course syllabi, three letters of recommendation for Assistant Professor or five for a tenured position, and a sample of published work or dissertation via the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM available at http://go.utdallas.edu/pat140528

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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (WI) - TT Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry)
The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of creative writing (poetry) with a secondary expertise in contemporary American immigrant literatures. Candidates must have one book of poetry published by a national press, an MFA in creative writing or PhD in English/creative writing, and an established record of excellent teaching. The ideal candidate will also have publications in one other genre, as well as a clear record of teaching contemporary immigrant literatures (with a focus on Latino/Latina, African diaspora, and Asian American literatures preferred). We are especially interested in candidates who can demonstrate the ability to develop and teach courses that engage students in the intersections of creative practice, literary study, and contemporary social justice issues. Primary duties will include teaching upper-level poetry writing and literature courses and courses in the campuss innovative University Studies Program, as well as directing graduate student theses. The annual teaching load is twenty-four credits, with six credits reassigned to creative activities and research for active writers/scholars. Starting date: September 1, 2015. Information about the department can be found at http://www.uwosh.edu/english. Employment will require criminal background check. AA/EOE.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, three current letters of recommendation, and official graduate transcripts to Dr. Roberta S. Maguire, Department of English, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901. Application deadline: November 7, 2014.

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George Mason University (VA) - TT Asst. Professor, Creative Non-Fiction
The George Mason University, Department of English invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, Nonfiction position to begin fall 2015.

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The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses and workshops (2-2 load), and also direct theses in a well-established MFA and new BFA program.

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Substantial publications (at least one book out and another in process) and evidence of quality teaching is required.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Review of applications begins October 1, 2014; campus visits for finalists in November; and final selection by December 5, 2014.

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Northern Michigan University (MI) - TT Asst. Professor, Creative Nonfiction
Assistant Professor Tenure-track position in Creative Nonfiction

The Department of English at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Creative Nonfiction. Responsibilities include a 3/3 teaching load in Nonfiction and other departmental offerings as needed. Expectations are primarily focused on excellence in teaching and professional/ scholarly/creative work which contributes to personal and departmental effectiveness. Service to the department and the university is expected. Additional responsibilities include the direction of MA and MFA theses.

Minimum Qualifications: MFA or PhD. Expectations include publications in nationally recognized venues, including one full-length book; successful instructional experience at the college level; and the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate workshops in the field of expertise, as well as lower-level courses.

For additional qualifications, please visit https://employMe.nmu.edu.

The salary is competitive with excellent benefits. The position will begin in August 2015.

Northern Michigan University, with 8,600 students and 180 degree programs, is located along the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life. See more at www.nmu.edu/marquette.

To apply for this position, please submit the NMU faculty profile, cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to https://employme.nmu.edu. This position will be posted until November 14, 2014.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

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Oregon State University (OR) - TT Asst. Professor (Nonfiction)
The School of Writing, Literature and Film invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

This position focuses on nonfiction and will teach five graduate and undergraduate courses on a trimester system, typically including MFA workshops and/or a course in form, craft, theory, undergraduate creative nonfiction writing, and literature courses. As part of teaching, this position will maintain a commitment to intensive mentoring and advising of MFA students in thesis projects and creative writing pedagogy appropriate to areas of expertise. Service is expected and includes assistance in reviewing applications to the MFA program and supervision of internships. A record of scholarship/creative activity and potential for distinction in the field are required for tenure.

The MFA in Creative Writing at OSU-Corvallis is a two-year, high residency program in the School of Writing. Tracks in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry are supported by workshops led by nationally known writers, as well as by courses in form, craft, and theory. The program prepares graduates who are accomplished creative writers, knowledgeable and effective teachers, and advocates for the role of literary arts in American culture and society. We host two reading series, one national and one regional, and confer the Stone Award, one of the most generous prizes for lifetime literary achievement offered by an American university. All graduate students are fully funded for two years, and may apply for select third year teaching, community outreach, and arts administration appointments.

The primary mission of the School of Writing, Literature, and Film is research/creative activity and undergraduate and graduate education. The School offers the BA and MA in English, a minor in writing with courses in creative writing and professional writing, and the MFA in Creative Writing.

In order to receive full consideration for this position, your application must be received by November 30, 2014.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your resume/vitae).

2) A cover letter of interest indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Transcript of graduate work. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 5MB or less. If over 5MB in size, submit to contact person listed below. Transcripts must be received by the closing date.

In addition, please also submit cover letter, cv, transcript, and three letters of reference electronically through Interfolio ByCommittee at the following site - http://apply.interfolio.com, posting number 25427.

For additional information, please contact Amelie Stoyer at (541) 737-1635 or Amelie.Stoyer@oregonstate.edu. Link to Apply: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64650

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Pacific Lutheran University (WA) - TT Asst. Professor, Creative Non-Fiction
PLU invites applications for tenure-track teaching positions at the assistant professor level, to start September 2015.


 * Assistant Professor of English -Creative Nonfiction

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University of Denver (CO) - TT Assistant Professor - Latino/-a Literature and Creative Non-fiction
The Department of English at the University of Denver invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Latino/-a literature with an emphasis in creative non-fiction. Ability to teach both creative writing and literature required. Duties will include teaching a full range of courses in American ethnic literature and creative non-fiction at the undergraduate and graduate level. This assistant professor will be responsible for all advising and mentoring activities required of full-time faculty. The successful candidate must have an active research agenda.

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 * PhD in English by September 1, 2015
 * Appropriate university teaching experience

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Those who wish to apply must submit an online application at http://www.dujobs.org and attach a cover letter, a C.V., and any relevant supporting materials. Please have three (3) letters of recommendation sent by email attachment to lbenselm@du.edu or by first class mail to L. Bensel-Meyers, Chair, Department of English, 2000 E. Asbury Avenue, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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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 * Also posted at Ethnic American Lit. 2015

University of Iowa (IA) - TT Asst. Professor, Creative Nonfiction
The Department of English at the University of Iowa invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor with a specialization in Creative Nonfiction and a secondary interest in another area of creative writing, beginning fall semester 2015.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the nation’s top-ranked Nonfiction Writing Program, located in the Department of English. MFA graduates of this program have produced nearly 100 books over the past five years and have won more than 30 literary prizes; they also regularly secure jobs in some of the best colleges and universities in the country. We are seeking a writer who will add energy, creativity, and even more aesthetic diversity to a curriculum that encourages students to explore new approaches to creative nonfiction while also developing an appreciation for the genre’s deep history.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the selective-admission undergraduate creative writing track within the Department of English. We are particularly interested in someone who will teach fiction or other forms of prose to this vibrant community of undergraduate writers.

This is a tenure-track position. Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with a normal load of two courses per semester, along with responsibility for directing MFA theses. The salary will be competitive.

The Department and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Education Requirement: Terminal degree in Creative Writing or English in hand by August 19, 2015 (MFA or PhD)

Required Qualifications: At least one completed book in literary nonfiction; evidence of effective teaching at the university level; secondary interest in another literary form; and clear potential for continued success as a published writer.

Desirable Qualifications: Evidence of serious commitment to teaching and a clearly articulated pedagogy of writing; experience teaching nonfiction writing; and evidence of effective community building.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/65029

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University of San Diego (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Creative Writing, Creative Non-Fiction Emphasis
Position Description: The Department of English at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Creative Writing, Creative Non-Fiction Emphasis. Teaching load is three courses per semester, with possible course reduction through Faculty Research Grants. Position includes assisting with an online literary journal and a reading series. Effective Fall 2015. For full consideration, all materials must be posted on Interfolio by October 15, 2014. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA Convention in Vancouver in 2015.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to publication. PhD in Creative Writing preferred; MFA considered.

Application Instructions: Application materials must include cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3 confidential letters of recommendation, and a representative sample of your work (maximum 15 pages). In addition to applying through Interfolio, please go to USD's HR site to register as an applicant: http//www.sandiego.edu/jobs. Click on "Search Jobs." Go to Job Number IRC14709.

USD is an Equal Opportunity employer and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Candidates from underrepresented and underserved groups are encouraged to apply.

Link to Apply: http://apptrkr.com/509420

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West Virginia University (WV) - TT Asst. Professor, Creative Writing, Nonfiction
The Department of English at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in creative writing-nonfiction; additional credentials in fiction are welcome. Candidates must hold an MFA or PhD, have at least one book of nonfiction in print or in press with a highly-regarded publisher, and be able to demonstrate strong teaching ability. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate courses in creative writing, mentoring of MFA students and supervision of their theses, and service in the department and MFA program. The teaching load is 2-2.

The Department of English has a faculty of 43 in creative writing, literature, socio-linguistics, and composition and rhetoric, and we offer a full range of academic programs (B.A., M.A., M.A. in Professional Writing and Editing, M.F.A., and Ph.D.). The teaching load for research-active graduate faculty is two courses per semester. West Virginia University is designated a “research-high activity” university with more than 30,000 students. The city of Morgantown, which is often ranked among the best small cities in the United States, is conveniently located within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Washington, D.C.

The position begins August 16, 2015. For possible interviews at MLA, initial review will begin October 15, 2014; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The university welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. APPLICATION. Please send a letter of application and c.v. to Mary Ann Samyn, Chair, CW Search Committee, Department of English, PO Box 6296, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6296. Additional materials may be requested later. E-mail applications consisting of a single PDF file can be sent to maryann.samyn@mail.wvu.edu For more information, please visit our website: http://www.english.wvu.edu

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Bryn Mawr College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Creative Writing (Prose Fiction / Creative Nonfiction)
The Creative Writing Program, part of the Arts Program at Bryn Mawr College, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Creative Writing to begin August 1, 2015, with a specialization in prose fiction and creative nonfiction.

The Creative Writing Program (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 graduate studies in Creative Writing 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.

Candidates must have an M.F.A. or Ph.D. degree in Creative Writing (or equivalent expertise) in hand by the start date, with a record of significant publications. Academic responsibilities include: teaching three beginning/intermediate or advanced-level undergraduate creative writing courses each year in fiction and/or creative nonfiction and a critical thinking and intensive writing course for first year students. We expect this new faculty member to participate in staffing and administration of the CWP including the Reading Series.

Submit as single pdf documents a curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining writing and teaching interests and experience as they relate to this position, and names and contact information for three referees by November 3, 2014 to the Creative Writing Program Search Committee via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/25190. Please do not send publications; these will be requested at a later stage of the search. Applications received by November 3, 2014 will receive full consideration.

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Claremont McKenna College (CA) - Open Rank, Creative Writing
LITERATURE

Tenure-track appointment, open rank, in Creative Writing.

Posted at Chronicle 09/01/14 but not yet available at https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/faculty_opening.php

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Dominican University (IL) - TT Assistant Professor of English: Dramatic Literature and Creative Writing
Dominican University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English: Dramatic Literature and Creative Writing to begin August 2015. Teaching load is 3/3. All faculty members are invited to contribute to the University’s Core Curriculum.

Located in suburban Chicago, Dominican is a distinctively relationship-centered educational community, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, and comprehensive in scope, known for its rigorous and engaging academic programs; for the care and respect with which it mentors students; for its enduring commitment to social justice; and for the enriching diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. As a Sinsinawa Dominican-sponsored institution, in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

Qualifications: We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence as teachers of undergraduates. Ph.D. with specialization in dramatic literature and experience teaching creative writing and composition required.

Publication of creative work in drama, fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with experience supervising creative writing projects and prepared to direct a creative writing program.

To Apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.dom.edu. Applicants will be asked to submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Cover letter should address applicant’s teaching philosophy in the context of Dominican University’s mission.

Application deadline is October 20, 2014.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.dom.edu/postings/2046

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 * What is a "relationship-centered educational community" exactly?

Harvey Mudd College (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
Harvey Mudd College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing beginning Fall 2015. We are seeking a creative writer with experience teaching in multiple genres, e.g., fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or poetry. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year: 2-3 in creative writing, 1-2 in a related academic area, and one course in our first year academic writing program. Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. (preferred) or M.F.A., have a strong record of creative writing publications including a book, and have experience teaching at the college level.

By November 17, 2014, applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, at least three syllabi for proposed courses—including both creative writing and other academic courses—and a creative writing portfolio of no more than 15 pages. Among the criteria for appointment are experience with students from diverse backgrounds and/or the ability to teach those students effectively.

HMC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran's status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26302

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Humboldt State University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Writing Practices
Humboldt State University

Vacancy Announcement

Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting August 2015

Department of English

Job #7601

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state

DESCRIPTION: Humboldt State University’s Department of English invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position in Writing Practices.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor Level; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/Salary-Schedule.xls.

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_Faculty-Unit 3.pdf.

Professional Qualifications: An earned MFA, PhD or equivalent in Creative Writing or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment. Applicants with progress towards terminal degree completion by appointment date will be considered. Completion of the terminal degree is required prior to the start of the second probationary year following initial appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: Record of publication in regional or national venues; Ability to teach Creative Non-Fiction and Fiction at the undergraduate level; Ability to teach environmental writing, and related subfields such as race and the environment; Ability to supervise student publication; Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds; Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and creative or scholarly activity; Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies; Interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses (major, general education, etc.); and Willingness to participate in the development of online learning experiences.

Preferred qualifications for this position might include, but are not limited to: Ability to teach poetry; Ability to teach writing in new and alternative media; Ability to teach advocacy writing; Ability to teach advanced research writing; Ability to teach scientific, technical, or professional writing.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

Professional Duties: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research or creative activities record. Instructional assignments may include: Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Environmental Writing, Toyon Magazine, Regional Literatures, and Writing for Change. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are teaching, research & scholarship with graduate and undergraduate students, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

General Information: The Department of English at Humboldt State University is the second largest in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, with 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The department offers a BA in English with three possible emphases: Writing Practices, Literary Studies, and an accredited program in Language Arts/English Education. We also offer an MA degree with emphases in Literary and Cultural Studies, in Composition Studies and Pedagogy, and in Teaching English as a Second Language in conjunction with the Peace Corps Masters International Program. The department is committed to the university mission of social and environmental justice, and this commitment is reflected in the teaching philosophies of the faculty. Please visit our website at: http://www.humboldt.edu/english.

Application: Qualified candidates should submit electronically the following materials:


 * Letter of application;
 * Curriculum vitae;
 * Writing sample (no more than 25 pages);
 * An Application for Academic Employment: https://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/757;
 * Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
 * Three letters of recommendation.

Signed letters of recommendation may be e-mailed or mailed separately from the other application materials. Submission of the remaining application materials should be sent as a single PDF document, in the order listed above to:

[mailto:creative.search@humboldt.edu creative.search@humboldt.edu]

In letter of application, please refer to Job #7601.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position to:


 * Mary Ann Creadon, Search Committee Chair
 * Department of English
 * Humboldt State University
 * One Harpst Street
 * Arcata, California 95521-8299
 * Phone (707) 826-5931
 * Email: mac4@humboldt.edu

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 3, 2014. Early response is encouraged.

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Lafayette College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing
The English Department of Lafayette College invites applications for a full time tenure-track position in literature and creative writing at the rank of assistant professor. Candidates with expertise in any of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: American ethnic literatures, eighteenth-century British literature, or medieval literature. In addition to having a record of significant publications in creative writing, the successful candidate will be an excellent teacher committed to the mission of a liberal arts college, and will teach a mix of literature and creative writing courses. Ph.D. required (creative dissertations welcome); ABDs near completion will also be considered. Applicants should submit an initial letter of application and CV online at the link above by November 3, 2014. Candidates selected for the next stage of review will be contacted to send additional materials.

Lafayette is a highly selective liberal arts college of 2,400 students offering degrees in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, located in eastern Pennsylvania approximately 70 miles from New York and Philadelphia. Faculty members teach a 3:2 load and receive generous research support. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community: one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26301

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Miami University of Ohio (OH) - Asst. Professor, Creative Nonfiction/Fiction
Department of English: Assistant Professor, Creative Nonfiction/Fiction to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate creative writing courses in creative nonfiction/fiction; maintain a program of active research, scholarly and/or creative achievement; provide service to the department and university. Require: MFA or PhD by date of appointment, demonstrated potential for excellence in creative writing and teaching, at least one published book from a reputable press. Desire: Preferred secondary interests: graphic narratives, documentary, Latina/o perspectives, issues related to the changing demands of the publishing industry. Submit letter of interest, CV, writing sample of 15-30 pages electronically at http://apply.interfolio.com/25709. Screening of applications begins October 3, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Portland State University (OR) - TT Asst. Professor of English, Book Publishing/Digital Humanities
A nine-month, tenure-track 1.0 FTE position as an Assistant Professor of English specializing in Book Publishing/Digital Humanities to begin September 2015 for the Department of English. Desirable areas of research expertise include digital humanities with a focus on history of the book and print culture studies.

Teaching responsibilities in the graduate program in Book Publishing include courses in digital publishing that require knowledge of the latest developments in both the book publishing industry and the technologies used in the production of e-books and other forms of digital publishing. 2/2/2 teaching load.

The Assistant Professor will also design and teach new undergraduate and graduate courses in digital humanities for our B.A. and M.A. in English programs, helping the English Department develop significant digital components in our teaching, research, and public programming.

Other responsibilities include advising students in the graduate program in Book Publishing, contributing to the ongoing development of the student-staffed publishing house Ooligan Press, serving on graduate exam committees, and engaging in development and community outreach activities as appropriate. Ph.D. in English, or a terminal degree in a relevant field, is required at the time of appointment. Significant professional experience in book publishing is also required with preference given to candidates with experience in digital publishing.

Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references. External letters of recommendation should be emailed to ENG@pdx.edu, or mailed to the Department of English, Publishing /Digital Humanities Search, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR, 97207-0751. Please list the position title and applicant name either in the subject line or at the top of the recommendation letter. Complete applications must be received by November 1, 2014.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/13525

Deadline: Nov. 1 2014

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Queensland University of Technology (AUS) - TT Lecturer, Creative Writing
QUT’s Creative Industries Faculty is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic lecturer with teaching and learning expertise in Creative Writing. The successful applicant will be responsible for curriculum development, coordination and research and will teach into undergraduate and postgraduate Creative Writing units. The successful applicant will have a strong and active record in creative writing practice and research with demonstrable publication outputs. S/he should be a good teacher, have the capability to supervise higher degree research students, and will be expected to engage with the literary community. The successful applicant will join a dynamic discipline and must be prepared to work as part of a team.

Contact: Head of Discipline (Creative Writing and Literary Studies), Professor Sharyn Pearce on +61 7 3138 8229 or s.pearce@qut.edu.au

Salary range: $84,133- $99,918 AUD

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Closing date: September 16, 2014

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Rochester Institute of Technology (NY) - TT, Asst. Professor of English, Digital Writing and New Media Production
Situated within a vibrant technological university, the English Department seeks a scholar in digital writing and new media production for a tenure-track position. Qualifications:  Ph.D. or MFA in English or related field in Digital Humanities at time of appointment, evidence of outstanding college teaching, including the production of and experience using creative or critical digital projects in the classroom. Candidates should also have a developing research agenda and publication record. The candidate will specialize in one or more of the following: hypertext poetry and/or prose, interactive fiction, digital storytelling, game studies, or locative narrative, as well as having experience teaching with visual media such as film, television, and graphic art.

We seek candidates who approach their subject matter using cross-disciplinary perspectives. Teaching assignments include digital writing courses, visual media, and literature as well as general education offerings, with opportunities to develop courses in areas of specialization. The teaching load for new faculty is 2/3. Applicants should demonstrate a fit with our departmental commitment to collaborate with colleagues across the university on curricular and research initiatives.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
 * PhD or MFA in English or related field in Digital Humanities
 * Specialization in digital writing and new media (hypertext poetry and/or prose, interactive fiction, digital storytelling, game studies, or locative narrative)
 * Evidence of college teaching experience, including the production of creative or critical digital projects in the classroom and having experience teaching with visual media such as film, television, and graphic art
 * Developing research agenda and publication record
 * The applicant should demonstrate a fit with our departmental commitment to collaborate with colleagues across the university on curricular and research initiatives
 * Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Application Documents: Additional Details
 * Curriculum Vitae or Resume
 * Research Statement
 * Statement of Diversity Contribution
 * Statement of Teaching Philosophy
 * Writing Samples
 * Names, Addresses and Phone Numbers for three References.

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT: The College of Liberal Arts is one of nine colleges within Rochester Institute of Technology. The College has over 150 faculty in 12 departments in the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. The College currently offers twelve undergraduate degree programs and five Master degrees, serving over 800 students. Undergraduate degrees include Advertising and Public Relations; Criminal Justice; Economics; International Studies; Journalism; Museum Studies, Professional and Technical Communication; Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy; and Urban and Community Studies. The graduate degrees are in Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology (Experimental Psychology); Communication and Media Technologies; School Psychology; Criminal Justice; and Science, Technology, and Public Policy.

THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: RIT is a national leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” for four years. RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in the Upstate NY HERC.

Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest metropolitan area in New York State. The Greater Rochester region, which is home to over one million people, is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 16% African and Latin Americans and another 7% of international origin. It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S. Rochester ranks 3rd among the best metropolitan regions for “raising a family" by Forbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as “Best Places to Live in America” by Places Rated Almanac; 1st in Expansion Management Magazine’s ranking of metropolitan areas having the best “quality of life in the nation”; and is among Essence Magazine’s “Top 10 Cities for Black Families.”RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Search Openings, then Keyword Search: 1324BR.

CONTACT: Dr. John Roche, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, Rochester Institute of Technology, jfrgla@rit.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application deadline is November 8th, 2014.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: The committee will be conducting initial interviews on Skype or at MLA in January 2015.

Deadline: Nov. 8

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Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (CO) - Chair of Creative Writing
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design seeks a Chair for its new Department of Creative Writing. The Chair will oversee RMCADs BA in Creative Writing.

Specific duties include:
 * Oversight, leadership, operations, and curriculum development in the assigned discipline
 * Develop, implement, and oversee all educational and administrative facets of programs, including curriculum for on-ground and online degree and nondegree programs
 * Responsible for academic assessment, development, and management of assigned programs
 * Monitor and recommend department course schedules, program changes, course offerings, catalog descriptions, brochures, textbook selection, budgets, travel, leaves of absence, departmental instructional purchases, and other related functions; ensure that class schedules accommodate student needs with regard to courses, times, and locations; monitor sick leave and days requested for personal affairs by faculty and staff
 * Responsible for retention of students in Program
 * Provide oversight and ongoing development of curriculum to assure continual attention to student, program, and professional industry needs [in conjunction with curriculum advisory committees]
 * Lead and manage the hiring, development, and supervision of department faculty, adhering to all academic and human resource requirements.
 * Serve as a key liaison to appropriate professional organizations and industries, and maintain advisory groups for program relevance and development
 * Prepare reports and strategic plans for department in cooperation with Academic Dean
 * Maintain a record of scholarship or professional achievement and ongoing professional/creative research expected, to the extent that the commitment to the classroom and administrative duties are met
 * Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate

This is a start-up program and department. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, collaborative, and have expertise in developing curriculum and assessment plans. Experience working in and/or appreciation for visual arts education is preferred.

Qualifications:
 * Terminal degree in a related field (no ABDs will be considered)
 * Postsecondary teaching experience
 * Curriculum development experience in the higher education environment
 * Online teaching and learning experience
 * Significant body of professionally published work

HOW TO APPLY: Review of applicants will begin immediately. Please follow the link to the online application to submit the following materials:


 * Cover Letter
 * CV
 * Unofficial Transcripts
 * Writing sample

LINK to APPLY

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University of Alabama (AL) - Associate Professor of Creative Writing
The Program in Creative Writing in the Department of English at The University of Alabama invites applications for an appointment at the rank of associate professor with tenure to direct our thriving undergraduate creative writing minor and the renowned Coal Royalty Visiting Writers’ Program and its new off-campus creative writing house. Current associate professors and advanced assistant professors are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have an appropriate terminal degree; at least one book published and one in press (we are open to any genre, or a combination of genres), or the equivalent; and significant experience in both teaching and administration. Duties will include teaching both graduate and undergraduate creative writing courses of one’s own design, directing the existing undergraduate program (advising, curriculum, staffing, new course(s) coordinated with visiting writers’ series, recruitment, placement, co-curricular activities, etc.), directing the Coal Royalty Visiting Writers Series which brings several distinguished writers to campus each year for week-long visits, and overseeing the establishment and operations of a new creative writing house in downtown Tuscaloosa. To get a sense of our innovative and flexible curriculum, graduates and faculty, and our lively local culture, please visit our website at http://english.ua.edu/grad/cw. Position begins 8/16/15.

Candidates for this position must visit the University of Alabama website at http://facultyjobs.ua.edu to initiate an application and upload various materials. The online application will include the following documents: A letter of application that includes a description of your creative projects, teaching, and administrative experience and approach; Resume/Curriculum Vitae; Writing Sample of up to 30 pages. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Professor Robin Behn, Dept. of English, Box 870244, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0244. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. We expect to conduct preliminary interviews via Skype and final interviews on campus. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Link to Apply: https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/36029

Deadline: Oct. 1 (review begins)

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University of New Hampshire (NH) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Creative Nonfiction and Fiction)
Tenure-track position to teach creative nonfiction and fiction writing workshops and form-and-technique courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The applicant hired will teach a 2-2 load and is expected to produce a strong body of scholarship. Candidates must be willing to work closely with the corps of writers that comprise the department's writing faculty. Candidates must also be willing and able to supervise M.F.A. theses and senior honors theses.

Candidates must have a demonstrated expertise teaching creative nonfiction and fiction writing workshops and form and technique seminars. Candidates must have published at least one book of nonfiction, preferably memoir or personal essay, and have a record of significant fiction and nonfiction publications in magazines and journals. M.F.A. is required.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of the whole canon of narrative nonfiction with a demonstrated expertise in memoir and personal essay. While teaching obligations will rest mainly in the nonfiction arena, candidates will also teach undergraduate fiction courses. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and tolerance in their work and in their teaching.

Additional Job Information: Apply online at https://jobs.ushn.edu. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following required documents at the time of application: Resume/CV, cover letter, transcripts,and three (3) recent publications. Optional additional documents: student evaluations, teaching evaluations, and/or additional teaching materials.

In addition to the online application Three (3) confidential letters of reference should be mailed to: Professor Sue Hertz, English Department - University of New Hampshire, 95 Main St. Durham, NH 03824, or emailed to susan.hertz@unh.edu

The University of New Hampshire is a major research institution, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. Student enrollment is13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

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 * This ad is listed as no longer active at Higher Ed jobs. Which is heartbreaking.
 * As of 09/19/14, the position is still posted at UNH HR: LINK - click Job Opportunities and search for Posting Number/Job Order # 0902332. See also: INDEED.COM. Disappearing from HigherEdJobs is not necessarily a sign that a position has been cancelled.

University of Nottingham (UK) - Asst. Professor of Creative Writing
English

Location: University Park

Salary: £33,562 to £45,053 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date: Friday 19 September 2014

Reference: ARTS228214

Applications are invited for the above full-time, permanent post in the School of English. We would welcome interest from practising creative writers and from academics that also publish creative work and have an interest in teaching creative writing. Applications from any creative literary genre (drama, fiction or poetry) are invited. Applications are also welcome from those with interests in other creative genres (such as life-writing and travel writing), or who work with popular or more technical forms of creative written expression.

Creative Writing in the School of English at Nottingham blends elements of analysis and practice, paying close attention to the details of the writing process. Students, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, advance as writers by acquiring the skills and techniques used by published and/or performed authors, with particular emphasis on the skill of writing as a reader/spectator and reading/spectating as a writer. We take a pluralist approach to the literary landscape and have close links to academic and professional networks and the region’s writing communities. The literary journal, The Letters Page, is based in the School. The successful candidate will be involved in further developing our curriculum content for creative writing modules at all levels. We are eager to appoint someone who can make exciting and original contributions to teaching and research, fostering a creative and stimulating environment in this exciting phase of our development, and someone who can help to develop relationships with the writing industry.

Candidates should hold a PhD in English, or equivalent competence for practising creative writers.

This post is available from 1 January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Lucie Sutherland, email lucie.sutherland@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further information about the School is available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/english.

LINK to Apply: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=2123&forced=1

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University of South Alabama (AL) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing
The University of South Alabama English Department invites applications for a 9 month tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing, starting August 15, 2015. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester and also serve as Director of Creative Writing. Required: PhD in English or MFA and a background in poetry and playwriting or creative nonfiction. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank. See our departmental website for more information: http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/english/ Send hard copies (no email copies) of vita and cover letter to Dr. Becky McLaughlin, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, 5991 University Drive N., HUMB 240, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688- 0002. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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MLA JIL 09/12/14

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University of St. Thomas (MN) - TT Assistant Professors in Creative Writing (2 Positions)
The University of St. Thomas Department of English invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors in Creative Writing to begin Fall 2015.

Preference will be given to candidates who have a publication record in more than one major genre (fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction) and who are prepared to teach introductory multi-genre courses in creative writing as well as creative writing courses at the intermediate, advanced, and graduate levels. Responsibilities of all full-time members of the English Department include: teaching six courses per year, two-thirds of which are in our core curriculum sequence in writing and literature; maintaining an active publication record; advising undergraduate students; and serving on faculty committees.

Applications should be submitted online at https://jobs.stthomas.edu and include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) a one-page teaching philosophy statement that specifically addresses the integration of writing and literature in general education courses.

We seek colleagues with a proven record of excellence in undergraduate teaching who will contribute to our community of innovative teacher-scholars and have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion. In addition, candidates should have demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas: (1) environmental writing and literature; or (2) new media / digital arts. Ph.D. or MFA in Creative Writing preferred, ABD (with initial appointment at the rank of instructor) considered.

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit, the University welcomes nominations and applications from a broad and diverse applicant pool.

Application Information

Online App. Form: http://www.Click2Apply.net/n27tmtw

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Deadline: 11/3/2014

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Willamette University (OR) - Asst. Professor of English, Creative Writing
College of Liberal Arts

The Department of English at Willamette University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Creative Writing at the level of assistant professor. Ideal candidates will hold an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing; have published at least one book in a primary genre (may be under contract); have strong publications in a secondary genre or area of literary scholarship; and have experience teaching at the university level. The teaching load is five courses per year, with a rotation that will typically include two multi-genre introductory classes in creative writing; one intermediate-level single-genre class in creative writing; a first-year seminar or the senior seminar in creative writing; and one class in close reading or literature.

The following materials should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.willamette.edu by November 15, 2014: letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, all graduate transcripts, sample of creative work (30 page maximum), short essay (1000 words maximum) on your approaches to teaching and your expected contributions to a department that is committed to diversity and inclusivity, three confidential letters of recommendation.

Willamette University is a selective private liberal arts college with approximately 2,000 undergraduates, located in Salem, Oregon, 45 miles south of Portland.

For more information about the Department of English, please visit http://www.willamette.edu/cla/english/.

https://jobs.willamette.edu/postings/1327

Announced in the Chronicle on 08/25/14

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Bard College (NY) - Bard Fiction Prize 2015
About the Bard Fiction Prize

The creation of the Bard Fiction Prize, presented each October, continues Bard’s long-standing position as a center for creative, groundbreaking literary work by both faculty and students. From Saul Bellow, William Gaddis, Mary McCarthy, and Ralph Ellison to John Ashbery, Philip Roth, William Weaver, and Chinua Achebe, Bard’s literature faculty, past and present, represents some of the most important writers of our time. The prize is intended to encourage and support young writers of fiction to pursue their creative goals and provide an opportunity to work in a fertile and intellectual environment. Last year’s Bard Fiction Prize was awarded to Brian Conn for his book, The Fixed Stars (Fiction Collective 2, 2010).

Bard Invites Submissions for Its Annual Fiction Prize for Young Writers

To apply, candidates should write a cover letter explaining the project they plan to work on while at Bard and submit a C.V., along with three copies of the published book they feel best represents their work. No manuscripts will be accepted. Applications for the 2015 prize must be received by July 15, 2014. For more information about the Bard Fiction Prize, call 845-758-7087 or send an e-mail to bfp@bard.edu. Applicants may also request information by writing to the Bard Fiction Prize, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000.

http://www.bard.edu/bfp/

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Colgate University (NY) - Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing (Fiction / Nonfiction)
Colgate University invites applications for the Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in Creative Writing. Writers of nonfiction and fiction who have recently completed an MFA, MA, or PhD in creative writing, and who need a year to complete their first book, are encouraged to apply. The selected writers will spend the academic year (late August 2015 to early May 2016) at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. The fellows will teach one creative writing course each semester and will give a public reading from the work in progress. The fellowship carries a stipend of $37,500 plus travel expenses; health and life insurance are provided. Complete applications consist of a cover letter; resume; three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address the candidate's abilities as a teacher; and a maximum of 30 double-spaced manuscript pages of prose. The writing sample may be a completed work or an excerpt from something larger.

All applications must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4538 by February 1, 2015. Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's education mission.

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George Washington University (DC) - Jenny McKean Moore Writer-in-Washington (Fiction, 1 yr. Appt)
For appointment beginning in the fall of 2015, we seek a writer of fiction to teach two semesters at The George Washington University as the Jenny McKean Moore Writer-in -Washington.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach a small fiction workshop each semester for members of the metropolitan Washington community. No tuition is charged for these workshops, which are not open to University Students. The successful candidate will also teach two classes, one each semester, for students at The George Washington University. This position is funded by an endowment from the Jenny McKean Moore Fund for Writers. The late Jenny McKean Moore, who had been a playwriting student at The George Washington University, left in trust a fund to encourage creative writing, and the trustees of the Fund helped design the program. The position is intended to serve as a fellowship for the visiting writer since it involves only a moderate teaching load. The program's location at a university in the center of Washington should offer attractions for the writer.

Minimum Qualifications: The writer must have significant publications (a book of fiction published by a well-regarded press) and teaching experience, though not necessarily in a conventional academic setting. The writer need not have conventional academic credentials. He or she should reside in the Washington area while the university is in session, 1 September through early May.

Advertised Salary: $60,000

Other Benefits: Campus housing is normally available to the writer through a subsidized rental agreement.

Other Information: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please upload a cover letter, a 20-30 page writing sample, a rsum that includes a full list of publications, and the names of at least three references. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2014. The deadline for applying is December 2, 2014.

Quick Link http://www.gwu.jobs:80/postings/22986

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Princeton University (NJ) - Hodder Fellowships
The Hodder Fellowship will be given to writers and non-literary artists of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the 2015-2016 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 $77,000 stipend is provided for this 10-month appointment. 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 September 15, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST through the Princeton Jobs site at http://jobs.princeton.edu, requisition #1400347.

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.

Deadline: September 15, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST

The appointment of the Hodder Fellows will be made in January 2015. An announcement of the award will be posted here: http://www.princeton.edu/arts/lewis_center/society_of_fellows/fellows/

The contact person is Ysabel Gonzalez and she can be reached at [mailto:ysabelg@princeton.edu ysabelg@princeton.edu].

Essential Qualifications: Selected more "for promise than for performance."

Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree

Comments related to end date: 10-month appointment- 2015-2016 academic year

[https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65191&jtsrc=www.higheredjobs.com&jtrfr=www.peopleadmin.com&adorig=PA Online App. Form]

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St. Lawrence University (NY) - Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction/Non-Fiction)
Fiction or creative non-fiction writers with significant publications and teaching experience are invited to apply for the position of Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing for the academic year 2015-2016. Publications and teaching experience in a second genre would be preferable. The individual hired will teach two genre-specific courses each semester, at the beginning and advanced level, and be an active participant in the English Department. Departmental activities will include giving a reading as part of the St. Lawrence University Writers Series, serving as a reader on a senior honors thesis and possibly directing a senior independent project, and leading occasional workshops for senior writing majors or giving a craft talk on writing. Evidence will be sought of a proven record of innovative pedagogy in creative writing and an enthusiasm for teaching. Minimum two years of undergraduate teaching experience required.

M.F.A. or Ph.D. in creative writing, with at least two books and significant additional publications, are required. The successful candidate will join a department with a curricular commitment to teaching the mutuality of the study of literature and the practice of creative expression. Salary commensurate with experience. A fully-furnished house is provided as part of the compensation package.

Interested applicants must apply online at http://employment.stlawu.edu and submit a detailed letter of application, C.V. emphasizing publications and relevant teaching experience, and sample syllabi and writing exercises via Interfolios ByCommittee. (For help with Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807.) Finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample and three letters of recommendation attesting to teaching experience. Applications should be received by October 15, 2014; review will continue until the position is filled.

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Stanford University (CA) - Fellow, The Stanford Storytelling Project
Stanford University is seeking a full-time Fellow for the Stanford Storytelling Project, an arts program within the Oral Communication Program, which is part of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. The initial appointment will be for one academic year, with the possibility of re-appointment.

The Stanford Storytelling Project (SSP) provides students opportunities to develop skills in the narrative arts through a range of courses and projects. SSP sponsors courses, grants, events, a weekly workshop, and an award-winning radio program featuring stories produced by students. SSP explores in particular the power of performed stories, live or recorded, from myth and memoir to research-based narratives. More information about SSP and its mission is at http://storytelling.stanford.edu.

The SSP Fellow will offer instruction in oral, audio, and multimedia storytelling craft in a variety of settings across the university and will support the activities and initiatives of SSP. Major duties include developing and teaching courses, designing and delivering workshops, training SSP student staff, mentoring students, and collaborating with faculty to design storytelling course components. The Fellow will also help develop and manage the SSP’s radio program, State of the Human, and help lead its weekly craft workshop, StoryLab.

The Fellow will have the opportunity to develop his/her own courses, participate in professional development through SSP and the Oral Communication Program, collaborate with faculty across the university, and, through the events series, engage with some of the best storytellers in the country. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to help produce, with other SSP staff and students, stories for large live and radio audiences.

Requirements include: Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in a field focused on narrative craft such as English, Creative Writing, Performance, or Documentary Studies. 2-3 years experience teaching college-level courses, mentoring others in creating stories for recorded media or live performance, and some form of media production. Qualified applicants must also have demonstrated knowledge of oral and/or multimedia storytelling forms, trends, and programs, understanding of up-to-date pedagogy in teaching narrative craft, and the organizational and leadership skills to help manage workshops and/or media production.

For a more comprehensive job description and to apply, please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/25649.

Please include a letter of application (outlining your experience and interests in the teaching of storytelling), curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a teaching philosophy statement. For full consideration of an application, all required materials must be uploaded to Interfolio by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on September 26, 2014.

Deadline: Sept. 26 2014

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Stanford University (CA) - Wallace Stegner Fellowships
Latest News: The online Stegner Fellowship application for 2015-2017 applicants will open on September 1, 2014 and close on December 1, 2014.

Unique among writing programs, Stanford offers ten two-year fellowships each year, five in fiction and five in poetry. All the fellows in each genre convene weekly in a 3-hour workshop with faculty.

Fellows are regarded as working artists, intent upon practicing and perfecting their craft. There are no curricular requirements other than workshop attendance and writing. The program offers no degree.

In awarding fellowships, we consider the quality of the candidate’s creative work, potential for growth and ability to contribute to and profit from our writing workshops. The Stanford Creative Writing Program’s students are diverse in style and experience, with talent and seriousness the true common denominators.

To be a Stegner Fellow: Fellowships include a living stipend of $26,000 per year. In addition, fellows’ tuition and health insurance are paid for by the Creative Writing Program. The Stegner Fellowship is a full-time academic commitment, and is not intended to be pursued concurrently with another degree program. Fellows must live close enough to Stanford to be able to attend workshops, readings, and events.
 * we do not require any degrees or tests for admission
 * no school of writing is favored over any other
 * chronological age is not a consideration

How to Apply

We will begin accepting applications for Fall 2014 admission on September 1, 2014. The application deadline is December 1, 2014.

We strongly prefer that applicants apply online for the Stegner Fellowship. Please consult our frequently asked questions page for questions about application content.

Alternatively, you may still apply for a Stegner Fellowship by mail. To do so, please click here to download and complete our paper application form, then mail it to us together with all required documents between September 1 and December 1.

If you have questions about the application process, please read the application form in its entirety and consult our frequently asked questions page. Send further questions to [mailto:stegnerfellowship@stanford.edu stegnerfellowship@stanford.edu.]

Please apply online here.

http://creativewriting.stanford.edu/about-the-fellowship

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Tufts University (MA) - Professor of the Practice of Poetry (Five Year Appointment)
Professor of the Practice of Poetry. Five year, non-renewable position teaching courses in poetry writing. Candidates should be established poets with strong records of publication and proven excellence as undergraduate instructors. Candidates should be prepared to teach poetry writing courses at the introductory and advanced levels, to direct undergraduate theses in poetry, to serve as an academic advisor to undergraduates, and to serve on university and departmental committees.

Please address letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (a selection of poetry, up to 20 pages) to Professor Jay Cantor, Director of the Creative Writing Program and Search Committee Chair, Department of English, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. All materials must be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/25844. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

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United States Military Academy at West Point (NY) - Assistant Professor/Visiting Assistant Professors of English (Non-TT - Multiple Positions)
Department of English and Philosophy, Bldg. 607, Cullum Road, West Point, New York 10996-1791 http://www.usma.edu/

Assistant Professor of English Visiting Assistant Professors of English

Established in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is the only college specifically charged with preparing young men and women for service as officers in the United States Army. Candidates should have a genuine concern for the development of enlightened, morally courageous military leaders with creative, critical, and resourceful minds. Military experience is not required.

The Department of English and Philosophy invites applications for several positions: one three-year appointment with possibility of renewal at the rank of Assistant Professor; three two-year, non-renewable appointments at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. All appointments begin in July 2015. Candidates should have the PhD in hand or expected in English or a related discipline. They must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education, versatility, and the capacity to teach core-curriculum courses in literature and composition. The typical teaching load is 4/4. Applicants with an expertise in poetry and poetics or in the early modern period will be favorably considered. The United States Military Academy, an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcomes applications from women and minorities. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a 20-page writing sample by October 20, 2014, to the attention of Ms. Kristina Fox, e-mail: kristina.fox@usma.edu. Electronic submissions preferred. If claiming Veteran Preference, please include a DD214.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26224

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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL) - Visiting Assistant Professor in Fiction
The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Fiction. The position is a full-time, three-semester position, with a proposed start date of January 1, 2015 and extending through May 15, 2016. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The teaching load is two courses per semester; the successful applicant will teach graduate and undergraduate fiction workshops, and may teach additional classes according to his or her interests and experience.

Required qualifications include an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing, at least one published book of fiction, and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Preferred qualifications include publications or experience in a second genre (poetry, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting) and graduate-level teaching experience. To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit application materials by August 29, 2014. To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample (20-25 pages), and contact information or Interfolio ID for three professional references. Letters of recommendation and copies of published books may be requested at a later date. Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to Jennifer Price, at jajones6@illinois.edu. Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

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UIUC is currently subject to large-scale academic boycott in response to its handling of Salaita affair: http://coreyrobin.com/tag/steven-salaita/

University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI) - Institute for Creative Writing Fellowships
Since 1986, the University of Wisconsin's Institute for Creative Writing has provided time, space, and an intellectual community for writers working on a first book of poetry or fiction. Since 2012, we have also considered applicants who have published only one full-length collection of creative writing prior to the application deadline, although unpublished authors remain eligible, and quality of writing remains the nearly exclusive criterion for selection. Altogether, our poetry and fiction fellows have published over ninety full-length collections and novels, many of them winning major national honors.

At present, the Institute annually offers up to five year-long fellowships. Typically there are two fiction fellowships (the James C. McCreight Fiction Fellowship and the Carol Houck Smith Fiction Fellowship), two poetry fellowships (the Jay C. and Ruth Halls Fellowship and the Diane Middlebrook Poetry Fellowship), and one fellowship in either fiction or poetry for a graduate of the University's MFA Program in Creative Writing (the Halls Emerging Artist Fellowship).

Each of these fellowships carries with it a $30,000 stipend, generous health benefits, and a one-course-per-semester teaching assignment in intermediate or advanced undergraduate creative writing. Fiction and poetry fellows are asked to give one public reading during the fellowship year. Additionally, all fellows participate in determining the recipients of the annual Brittingham and Felix Pollak Prizes in Poetry, as well as the Program in Creative Writing’s undergraduate writing contests. Along with faculty, fellows also serve on the committees selecting the following year’s Institute fellows.

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

The Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing will begin reading applications on January 1, 2015.

Applications to the poetry, fiction, and HEAF fellowships are open from January 1 to February 28. After reading the details below, you may submit your application electronically by clicking here.

To be eligible, applicants must have completed or be scheduled to complete an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing by August 15, 2015. Eligible applicants may have published no more than one full-length collection or book of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction as of the February 28 deadline. Individuals who have never published a full-length collection or book are, of course, eligible. For more details regarding the responsibilities and privileges of our fellows, please see the main fellowships page.

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

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English Poetry Scholar PhD jobs
Why are people posting jobs here that are not in fact Creative Writing jobs but merely English Poetry Scholar PhD jobs? They should not be posted here, certainly not under the main poetry category. If people want to create a separate category cross-referencing English Lit jobs that may be of interest to some followers of this creative writing wiki, that seems fine, but I think the main Poetry and Fiction job categories here should be for jobs specifically seeking creative writers and creative writing teaching. This presently means that Baylor, Brown, and Skidmore should be removed from this category.
 * Hi, I posted those jobs here because in the past other people have added such jobs to this page. I actually agree they aren't really creative writing jobs and I'm happy to remove them. In case some poets who also have lit crit. PhDs have applied for the jobs listed above and would like to find them elsewhere on the wiki, they are posted in the following places: Brown: 20-21 c. American 2015 and Modern British 2015; Baylor: 20-21 c. American 2015; Skidmore: Generalist 2015 (09/12).

Radcliffe Fellowship
Editor: Not sure how to add, but under Visiting/Fellowships, the Radcliffe Fellowship--all genres, deadline Oct. 1st: https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/fellowship-program/how-apply
 * Thanks. Since this fellowship is also open to fields beyond creative writing, I have posted it at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2014-15.
 * Thank you! Relatedly, also pehaps post the Bucknell Stadler Fellowship & the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center? And perhaps seperate Fellowships from visiting positions?
 * A: If you provide links/more information, I will add those to the page. As for reorganizing the whole visiting section, that is more work and, frankly, as everything I do here is on a volunteer basis, I don't have time to do that right now. However, if you would like to make a start on doing that, I could clean up any possible format problems later on (09/15)

Q: Last Year's Jobs
Q: If anyone can help fill out/complete the Who Got What portion of last year's Wiki, please do? Here are the t-t Poetry hires as yet unrecorded there:
 * Boston University (Professor and Director of Creative Writing): possibly Dan Chiasson was made permanent faculty--anyone know? Karl Kirchwey got it.
 * Lincoln University (MO): Eli Burrell
 * Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi:
 * University of California Riverside: Allison Benis White
 * University of San Diego: Malachi Black

AGE
under 30: 9

30-35: 23

36-40: 16

41-45: 7

46-50: 7

over 50: 4

TOTAL: 65

<-- Don't forget to update Total!!

Field
Poet: 19

Fiction Writer: 23

Nonfiction Writer: 4

Multi-Genre....


 * Poetry/Criticism: 4
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction: 7
 * Fiction/Poetry: 2
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Criticism:
 * Creative Nonfiction/Poetry: 2
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction/Poetry: 2
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Playwriting: 1
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting/Journalism:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting: 1
 * Fiction/Screenwriting/Playwriting:
 * Fiction/Poetry/Criticism:
 * Poetry/Fiction/Nonfiction/Criticism: 2
 * Poetry/Film/Visual Arts :

Search Committee Lurker:

Other Lurker:

Partner/Spouse Lurking on Behalf of Applicant: 1

Employment STATUS
Unemployed and looking for job: 1

Employed in other field, wanting to re-enter academia:1

Employed in other field, just trying to break into academia: 1

Finishing MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 11

Have fellowship after MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 4

Working as adjunct/lecturer, looking for TT job: 22

Have visiting gig, looking for TT: 5

Have visiting gig, looking for another visiting gig (not TT): 2

Have TT job and looking for new one: 7

Have TT job and on the market because of a spouse/partner: 2

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: 1

Have tenure but looking for new job: 2

Window shopping: 4

Degrees
PhD only: 1

PhD and MA: 5

PhD and MA (lit, not cw): 3

Phd and Terminal MA:

MFA and ABD: 6

MFA, MA, and ABD: 3

MFA only: 18

PhD and MFA in ...


 * Fiction: 3


 * Poetry: 3


 * Nonfiction:

PhD and MFA (two genres): 3

PhD, MFA, and MSc (three genres):

PhD, MFA, and MA: 1

Two MFAs (in different genres or same):

Terminal MA:

MFA and MA: 4

MFA and MA (not in CW): 6

MA (not terminal):

Other: (PhD Rhet/Comp MFA Creative Nonfiction)

Publications
No book yet: 17

First book under contract: 7

First academic book under contract: 1

First book published: 10

First book + edited anthology published: 1

First book + critical book published + edited book under contract: 1

First book published, second book under contract: 4

First book published, second book in submission: 2

Second book published: 5

Multiple books published: 5

Multiple books + edited anthology published: 3