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Allegheny College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor of English-Fiction
The English Department invites applicants for a tenure track position in creative writing: fiction, with a strong secondary teaching interest in another genre, beginning August, 2016. Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in fiction-writing and literature. Teaching load is between 5.5 and 6 courses, depending on senior project advising. All faculty members are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars that emphasize writing and speaking. Qualifications: Ph.D., college teaching experience, a promising record of publication in fiction, and a strong commitment to teaching. Allegheny College is a highly selective private liberal arts college in northwest Pennsylvania with an increasingly diverse student body and a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. Please submit letter of application and c.v. by email no later than October 20th, 2015, to Christopher Bakken, Chair, Department of English at [mailto:englishjobs@allegheny.edu englishjobs@allegheny.edu]. Writing samples and letters of recommendation will be requested of short-listed candidates. Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

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Brown University (RI) - Open Rank Position in Literary Arts With an Emphasis in Fiction
The Department of Literary Arts at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track, open rank position, with an emphasis in fiction, beginning July 1st, 2016. Candidates should preferably have an MFA or equivalent, a strong publication record, including at least one book of fiction, and demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching fiction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek candidates with additional expertise in areas such as hybrid genre, international literature, translation, literary theory, film/video, and/or digital arts. Duties of the position include teaching fiction as well as elective seminars/workshops and literature courses, directing undergraduate and graduate theses, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the department through individual and collaborative initiatives. An ideal candidate will also have the leadership potential for developing and administering the Literary Arts Department.

Please submit via Interfolio -- http://apply.interfolio.com/30459 -- a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, an artist's statement, a writing sample (including a substantial portion of a creative text), and a list of at least three references (for those at the assistant or early associate rank) and no less than five references (for those at the advanced associate or full professor rank). In all cases, do NOT send letters of reference at the initial stage. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2015.

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California State University, San Bernardino (CA) - TT Asst. Professor Creative Writing-Fiction
The Department of English at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), a federally designated Hispanic Serving University (HSI) of 18,000 students, announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in fiction writing that begins September 2016. The Department offers a B.A. in English with three tracks (creative writing, literature, and linguistics); a minor in English; an M.A. in English Composition with three concentrations (composition, literature, applied linguistics & TESL); and certificates in professional writing, creative writing, and TESL.

Typical Activities: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach students in our undergraduate creative writing track as well as occasional graduate courses.

Minimum Qualifications: Requirements include a terminal degree in creative writing (Ph.D or M.F.A.) at the time of appointment, commitment to excellence in teaching, evidence of promise in professional activities, and an interest in a range of service to the Department, the University, and the larger community. We particularly welcome candidates with interest and ability in collaborative and/or interdisciplinary projects as well as experimental and flexible approaches to genre.

Supplemental Information: It is the policy of California State University, San Bernardino to recruit a faculty that is diverse and reflective of the student composition. Please submit a letter of application, CV, writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for three references, and a copy of most recent transcripts, by using the web-link below. In addition, the three references should email their letters of recommendation directly to facultyrecruitment@csusb.edu. All application materials must be received by October 16, 2015.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1227326/instructional-faculty-english/agency/csusb/apply

To learn about the Department of English visit http://english.csusb.edu/

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Colorado College (CO) - TT Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction) and American Ethnic Literature
The English Department at Colorado College seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member with expertise both in Creative Writing: Fiction and in American Ethnic Literature. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in one of the following literary areas: Latino/a literature, Native American literatures, literature of the American Southwest, Arab-American literature, or Asian-American literature.

The faculty member will have the opportunity to contribute to several departmental programs, including a vibrant Visiting Writers Series. Applicants should be prepared to teach fiction writing at all levels, American Ethnic literature, and a range of courses within a broad liberal arts curriculum. The candidates we seek will have a strong record of publication and undergraduate teaching. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students who represent a broad range of classes, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.

Dossiers will include: CV, application letter, teaching and research statements, graduate transcripts, and contact information for at least three references to submit letters of recommendation. Please contact Professor Jane Hilberry in the Department of English at jhilberry@coloradocollege.edu if you have questions about the position. Applications due by November 2, 2015.

Apply at: https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/2216

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St. Olaf College (MN) - TT Position in Fiction
St. Olaf College (http://www.stolaf.edu) invites applications for the following full-time, tenure-track positions for the 2016-17 academic year beginning August 15, 2016. All positions require a commitment to liberal arts education, a strong interest in undergraduate teaching, a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary efforts, and promise of continuing high quality scholarly or creative activity. The college is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and/or service. Depending on qualifications, appointments will be made at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor rank. An appropriate terminal degree is normally required for appointment at the Assistant Professor or higher rank.

For more complete position descriptions and information about application procedures, please go to https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/faculty-postings

The English Department announces a position in English with a specialization in Fiction and a secondary expertise in Creative Nonfiction. M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing (or English with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and book publication in fiction plus additional creative nonfiction publications are required. Teaching responsibilities will include workshops and literature courses in fiction and creative nonfiction, an introductory mixed-genre creative writing course, and first-year writing seminars. We seek an individual who will enhance our curriculum in creative writing and who will contribute to the life of the department and the college community. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2015. To ensure consideration for a MLA interview, applications must be complete by October 19, 2015.

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University of Vermont (VT) - TT Asst. Professor - Creative Writing: Fiction
The Department of English at the University of Vermont invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing: Fiction to begin in August 2016. Teaching duties will include introductory through upper-level undergraduate courses in creative writing, and serve as an academic advisor for English majors. A secondary interest and expertise in another genre is desirable. Minimum requirements: MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction), or PhD (or ABD) in English with a concentration in Creative Writing (Fiction); at least one book of fiction from a reputable trade, independent literary, or university press; undergraduate teaching experience.

Apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com. Search for position using department name (English) only. Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names/contact information of three recommenders. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2015.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The Department is committed to increasing faculty diversity and welcomes applications from women, veterans and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups and from people with disabilities.

Founded in 1791, UVM has been called one of the “public ivies” and is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. The University is located in Burlington, Vermont, also rated as one of the best small cities in America. The greater Burlington area has a population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Burlington and the surrounding area provide an environment rich in cultural and recreational activities for individuals and families, with multiple opportunities for interactions with local industry and communities.

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Westminster College (UT) - Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing
Department: English

Job Number: 2017-07-27

Teaching responsibilities (24 credit hours per year) will include multi-genre introductions to creative writing, intermediate workshops in fiction, senior thesis seminars, and introduction to literature, with emphasis on Postcolonial Theory and World Literatures. Serve as faculty advisor for Ellipsis, a student-run literary journal published annually by Westminster College, to oversee the editing and publication of the journal.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in English. One year experience teaching undergraduate creative writing courses. At least two published short fiction pieces in peer-reviewed literary journals. Demonstrable knowledge of Postcolonial Theory and Literatures. Demonstrable ability in editing.

Application & Supplemental Information: Interested applicants must submit an application online at http://jobs.westminstercollege.edu. Additional application materials of a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and a writing sample should be included with the online application.

Westminster College Phone 801-832-2572

Website: http://www.westminstercollege.edu

Address 1840 South 1300 East Salt Lake City, Utah, 84105.

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 * Any more knowledge about this one? I believe this same job was posted about two years ago. ??


 * Unclear if this position is actually tenure-track? Description notes only "Continuous"
 * I may have this wrong, but I don't think Westminster has a tenure system (I think they got rid of it in the 80s)?  Anybody else?
 * As of March 7, 2014, their tenure system was apparently still in place. http://news.westminster-mo.edu/faculty-staff/why-have-faculty-tenure/
 * Umm, that link is to http://www.westminster-mo.edu/, the website for Westminster College in Missouri. This ad is for Westminster College in Utah.
 * Stupid of me. Sorry. I did some additional research and it looks like they have in fact abandoned the tenure system. http://www.aaup.org/NR/rdonlyres/894EDB99-916B-43CC-9641-4AD61A79EDEE/0/Westminster.pdf
 * And http://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/westminster-college-utah/academic-life/faculty-composition/  The operative words, halfway down the page, being: "No Tenure: Teachers Here Really Like to Live on the Edge (of Unemployment)."

Oklahoma State University (OK) - TT Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Creative Nonfiction)
Tenure-track position in Creative Writing-Creative Nonfiction. 2-2 teaching load beginning August 2016. Appropriate terminal degree, appropriate credentials, significant national publication with at least one book in print or under contract, and demonstrated teaching excellence required. Additional publication and teaching expertise in fiction desirable. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. OSU offers the BA, MA, MFA, and the PhD in English with emphasis in creative writing.

For further information on the department see our webpage at http: //english.okstate.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2015. We will continue, however, to accept and consider applications until the position has been filled. Submit letter of application, CV, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and transcript at https://apply.interfolio.com/31045. This position is contingent upon availability of funding. HigherEdJobs.com

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Poetry Writing
ENGLISH - Full-time, academic year, tenure track Assistant Professor of English - Poetry Writing, College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, to begin September 15, 2016. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher/scholar model. In the English Department the typical teaching assignment is 12 units per quarter with correspondingly reasonable service and research expectations. A significant reduction in course load will occur in the first one to two years to help establish an active program of research and professional development. All tenured and tenure-track faculty teach courses in their areas of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills: Ph.D. in Creative Writing, or Ph.D. in English with M.F.A. in Poetry at time of appointment; strong background in 20th and 21st century poetry; experience and excellence in college-level teaching; and evidence of creative activity, including publications in national journals, and professional activity that keeps the candidate abreast of knowledge and developments within his or her professional field are required. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate is complete prior to the start appointment.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly and creative work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the University. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: A book of poetry is highly desirable.

Job Open Date: 08-24-2015

Review Begin Date: 11-01-2015

Online App. Form: https://www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=164839

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Oklahoma State University (OK) - TT Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry)
Tenure-track position in Creative Writing-Poetry. 2-2 teaching load beginning August 2016. Appropriate terminal degree, appropriate credentials, significant national publication with at least one book in print or under contract, and demonstrated teaching excellence required.

Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. OSU offers the BA, MA, MFA, and the PhD in English with emphasis in creative writing.

For further information on the department see our webpage at http://english.okstate.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2015. We will continue, however, to accept and consider applications until the position has been filled. Submit letter of application, CV, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and transcript at https://apply.interfolio.com/31043. This position is contingent upon availability of funding.

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Providence College (RI) - TT Position in English (Poetry/Creative Writing)
Providence College invites applications for the following tenure-track positions which will commence in August 2016. Searches will be conducted during the 2015-2016 academic year. The 105-acre campus of Providence College is situated in Rhode Island's capital city and is located only an hour's drive from Boston and just a few hours' drive from New York City.

English (poetry/creative writing)

Applicants must possess a doctorate from an accredited institution at the time of appointment and demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, the ability to establish a scholarly research program, and a willingness to be active in service to the college and the community. Appointments will be at the Assistant Professor rank. Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission and encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom, and equality of every person. Committed to fostering academic excellence, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social, and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An AA/EOE, the College especially encourages the applications from women and persons of color.

Position descriptions and application timelines will be available on the College's web site at: https://careers.providence.edu

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Sam Houston State University (TX) - Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Poetry)
Requisition: 201500054F

Hiring Salary: Yearly-Faculty

Department: Dept of English

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: The appointment includes a 3-3 teaching load with assignments primarily in upper-division undergraduate and graduate creative writing courses, as well as literature.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position: For initial applications, the following materials are required: cover letter, addressed to Prof. Nick Lantz, chair, search committee, poetry; curriculum vitae; contact information for three recommenders; and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required only upon hire). Application deadline is December 1, 2015. Letters of recommendation and a writing sample will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Interviews will be held at MLA in January 2016 or by Skype.

Online App. Form: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/13365

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MA) - TT Full-Time Writing Faculty (incl. Creative Writing)
Posting: August 2015 Start date: March 1, 2016

Position Number: FY16-06

Division: Academic; Humanities Department

Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA)

Application Deadline: 06 November 2015

Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Humanities Department and for review of assessment results to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Supervision exercised: Supervises student personnel in areas of responsibility.

General responsibilities: Ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester in Basic Writing and English Composition and one or more of the following: Poetry and Fiction Writing; Analysis of Literature. Teach a 4/4 course load with focus on First-year and Basic Writing courses. Opportunity to teach upper level courses in poetry and fiction. Participate in the Academy's Writing Assessment Program. Participate in college-wide ePortfolio and writing proficiency assessments. Academic Advising for undergraduate majors. Ability to participate in Humanities Department assessment activities. Teaching and advising in a four-year college setting.

Qualifications and requirements: Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching college-level writing courses in Basic Writing and Creative Writing. Possess a terminal degree in Creative Writing and/or Rhetoric and Composition. Tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level requires an appropriate terminal degree. Tenure-track appointment at higher levels requires a doctorate and significant teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty and administrators Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications: Excellent computer skills; Minimum of two years' experience teaching Basic Writing and First-year writing at a college level; Experience with college-level writing requirements and ePortfolio assessment; Minimum of two years' experience teaching Creative Writing at a college level; Understanding of and dedication to the Academy's unique mission.

Desirable Assets: Varsity athletic coaching experience at the college level; Tutoring experience.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and subject to the MSCA collective bargaining agreement plan.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, an MMA application, Affirmative Action form and the contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment link under quick links on the MMA website http://www.maritime.edu. Applications may be attached and sent electronically to [mailto:hr@maritime.edu hr@maritime.edu]. Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Applicants selected for interview must submit original transcripts and be prepared to deliver a fifteen minute presentation on a relevant topic. Finalist must complete a drug screening and background check.

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 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2016 and Generalist 2016

Sam Houston State University (TX) - Assistant or Associate Professor in Creative Writing (Fiction and/or Creative Nonfiction)
Requisition: 201500053F

Hiring Salary: Yearly-Faculty

Department: Dept of English

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: The appointment includes a 3-3 teaching load with assignments primarily in upper-division undergraduate and graduate creative writing courses, as well as literature.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position: For initial applications, the following materials are required: cover letter, addressed to Dr. Scott Kaukonen, chair, search committee, fiction/creative nonfiction; curriculum vitae; contact information for three recommenders; and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required only upon hire). Application deadline is December 1, 2015. Letters of recommendation and a writing sample will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Interviews will be held at MLA in January 2016 or by Skype.

Online App. Form: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/13363

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University of Nebraska (NE) - TT Assistant Professor of English - African Poetics (2 Positions)
The English Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks two specialists in African Poetics, for tenure-track appointments at the assistant professor level in literary and cultural studies or creative writing. The successful candidates will become part of the department’s efforts to develop a core area of strength in African Poetics. We are especially interested in applicants who work with interdisciplinary approaches and have expertise in one or more of the following areas: creative writing grounded in African poetics; African literature; African theater; African Popular Culture; African cinema; African Art; African aesthetics; African linguistics; and African rhetorics. Additional interests in globalization studies, digital humanities, creative writing, travel literature, or black/global feminisms are highly desirable. Candidates will be asked to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise undergraduate and MA theses as well as Ph.D. dissertations, and serve on graduate student committees.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Candidates must have an MFA or a Ph.D. in English or a related field relevant to the study of African Poetics by August 2016, a strong publication record, and evidence of successful teaching.

Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_150191 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. Review of applications will begin November 2nd and continue until a suitable candidate is found. For information about the application process or about the position, contact Professor Kwame Dawes, Search Committee Chair, kdawes4@unl.edu, 402-472-1812.

Link to Apply: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/46425

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University of North Carolina at Asheville (NC) - TT Assistant Professor of Literature and Language (Prose Fiction/Poetry)
The University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Literature and Language invites applications for a tenure-track position in Literature and Language to begin Fall 2016. Candidates should have an MFA or MA in Creative Writing and a Ph.D. in English or Creative Writing in hand; however, candidates nearing completion of their doctorate (ABD) with a defense expected prior to August 2016 may be considered. Candidates with scholarship in non-western literature and pre-twentieth century literature are particularly welcomed. The person selected for this position will be expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester, to engage in creative activity/research, and to be involved in university and community service. Individuals with a passion for undergraduate teaching and experience at an institution focused on the liberal arts are strongly encouraged to apply. We also seek a colleague who will foster connections between literature and creative writing, as well as between the community and the university.

UNC Asheville faculty members are committed to disciplinary teaching through an inter- and multi-disciplinary lens and providing a premiere liberal arts education. Faculty members are expected to teach across the University's Liberal Arts Core (LAC) program, our required interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum in courses that include, but are not limited to introductory (first-year) colloquia; diversity intensives; courses that satisfy the Arts and Ideas requirements; courses within the Humanities Program; and LAC Senior Capstone courses. Academic responsibilities for this position include teaching a wide range of material including undergraduate creative writing courses, first-year writing, introductory and upper-level literature courses, as well as courses in our Liberal Arts Core curriculum.

UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Faculty members across campus are encouraged to lead the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion in the areas of pedagogy, programming, and service activity. The successful candidate will be expected to engage students from among under-represented groups and to assist in the development of pedagogies and experiences appropriate for diverse learning styles and perspectives.

Applications for this position should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu. Complete applications should include a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy that addresses pedagogy in the context of the liberal arts, and copies of graduate transcripts. The applicant should request three letters of reference to be sent separately (or provided via Interfolio) that address the candidate's written, verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; and potential to develop and maintain a successful scholarly profile. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interviews at the MLA Convention. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Merritt Moseley (moseley@unca.edu), Search Committee Chair.

UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of educational experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

An earned Ph.D. in English or Creative Writing with specialization in prose fiction and/or poetry; candidates nearing completion of their doctorate (ABD) with a defense expected prior to August 2016 may be considered. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate through application materials and in the interview that he or she has the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; bring diverse and multidisciplinary perspectives into the classroom; contribute to the scholarly community; and function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly diverse organization.

You can apply for this position online at http://www.Click2Apply.net/45xstpv

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University of Notre Dame (IN) - TT Asst. Professor - Fiction/Creative Non-Fiction Writer
Fiction/Creative Non-Fiction Writer. Rank: Tenure-track Assistant Professor

Location: Notre Dame

Closes: Oct 15, 2015 at midnight Eastern Time (GMT-4 hours)

We seek a fiction writer with expertise in creative non-fiction to teach in our diverse, dynamic undergraduate- and graduate-level Creative Writing Program. Course load is 2/2. Writers who have published at least one book with a nationally recognized press are encouraged to apply; MFA or equivalent degree and teaching experience expected. Please submit a cv and letter of interest through Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/30806 by October 15, 2015.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a cv and letter of interest by October 15, 2015.

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Oklahoma State University in Tulsa (OK) - Director, Center for Poets and Writers
Full-time DIRECTOR CENTER FOR POETS AND WRITERS

BASIC FUNCTION: Directs the operations of the Center for Poets and Writers, including responsibility for planning, organization, and direction of the Center's services. Develops, promotes, and presents major arts and literary programming internally and for the community at large. Participates in monthly Management Team meetings with the Tulsa Campus President.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Includes but not limited to the following): Developing, promoting, and presenting major arts/literary programming internally and for the community at large. Teaching literature and writing courses, as well as developing non-credit writing workshops for the general public. Working with partner schools and other social agencies to develop special literacy programs for underserved audiences. Assisting with fundraising and grant procurement to supplement Center initiatives Assuming full responsibility for maintaining the general operations of the Center.

WORK SCHEDULE: Generally Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with varied weekends and after hours.

TRAVEL: Travel is 15% out of state, 15% in-state. Remaining is in town.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift and carry 8-10 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Masters degree in a related area, from an accredited institution

EXPERIENCE: Five years teaching or related experience. Demonstrated ability to work with a broad cross-section of the community and forge in-kind partnerships. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement literacy based programming.

OTHER: Excellent leadership and team-building skills. Demonstrated administrative capability. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in booking high profile speakers linked to reading initiatives. Have a passion for literacy that reaches beyond routine job requirements. Experience in Fundraising.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience (Contingent upon available funding)

Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU Is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU-Tulsa and OSU-CHS is a tobacco free campus. For more information go to http://www.afirmact.okstate.edu.

TO APPLY: Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.okstate.edu under the Tulsa Campus.

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Amherst College (MA) - Visiting Writer - Fiction (1 yr. renewable)
The Amherst College Department of English invites applications from fiction writers for the position of Visiting Writer, to begin July 2016. Within the last decade, Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amhersts students are Pell Grant recipients; 43 percent of our students are domestic students of color. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender nationality, sexual orientation and religion.

This position entails a three-quarters load per year (two writing courses of ones own design and one literature course of ones own design), in addition to advising senior theses. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for three additional years. Candidates must have published at least one book. Previous experience teaching creative writing is desirable.

Candidates should submit electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/30451 a letter of application, a CV, one writing sample not to exceed twenty pages, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.

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Brown University (RI) - Bonderman Professors of Creative Writing in Fiction and Poetry (1 yr. renewable)
Brown University Department in Literary Arts invites applications for the inaugural Bonderman Professors of Creative Writing, beginning in July 2016. There are two positions available, one is in fiction and one is in poetry. These are one-year positions with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years. Responsibilities include: teaching four courses per academic year in literature, creative writing workshops, and electives in a related field, including but not limited to: literary or narrative theory, lyric essay, international literature, translation, digital arts, film/video, hybrid genre, etc. Also required is to supervise undergraduate theses, and participate fully in the life of the department.

Qualifications must include: at least one published book and experience teaching undergraduate workshops in creative writing. Appointments will be made at assistant, associate, or full professor of the practice, depending on the qualifications of the applicant.

Please submit via Interfolio - for fiction: http://apply.interfolio.com/30600 and for poetry: http://apply.interfolio.com/30601 Submissions should include a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, an artist's statement, a writing sample (including a substantial portion of a creative text), and a list of at least three references (for those at the assistant or early associate rank) or a list of five references (for those at the advanced associate or full professor rank). In all cases, do NOT send letters of reference at the initial stage. Review of applications will begin on September 8, 2015.

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Emerson College (MA) - Distinguished Writer-in-Residence (Fiction)
The department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing at Emerson College seeks a Distinguished Writer-in-Residence to teach fiction writing in the department’s thriving graduate program. The successful candidate will teach two classes a year (can be in the same semester), supervise MFA theses, participate in MFA admissions, and may have the opportunity to collaborate with Ploughshares, Emerson’s nationally renowned literary journal. The appointment begins September 1, 2016.

Primary Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks: Applicants should have a publication record indicating national or international prominence, evidence of successful college and university teaching, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. An MFA degree is preferred, but other terminal degrees (MA/PhD) or a strong publication record may also be considered equivalent to a terminal degree.

Emerson College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the college’s intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. Emerson endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities.

The Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing is a vibrant and engaged community of scholars, writers, and designers with over 100 full- and part-time faculty members, 550 undergraduate majors, and 250 graduate students in the Creative Writing MFA program and Publishing MA program.

Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in Boston’s Literary Cultural District in the dynamic multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college enrolls 3,757 undergraduate students and 758 graduate students from 75 countries and all 45 states.

Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin in September 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

Link to Apply: https://emerson.peopleadmin.com/postings/9621

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Kenyon College (OH) - Kenyon Review Fellowships in Creative Writing (2 year appt.)
The Kenyon Review invites applications for a two-year residential post-graduate fellowship in creative writing. During these two years, fellows will undertake a significant writing project and teach one course per semester in the Kenyon College English Department, contingent upon departmental needs. Fellows will also assist with creative and editorial projects for the Kenyon Review and KROnline http://www.kenyonreview.org/kr-online-issue/current-issue/.

The Kenyon Review will provide an annual $33,800 stipend, plus health benefits. Fellows are required to live in the local community and are expected to participate in the cultural life of Kenyon College by regularly attending readings, lectures, presentations, and other campus activities. For more details, please visit www.kenyonreview.org/fellowships.

Qualifications include an MFA or PhD in creative writing, English literature, or comparative literature completed before September 15, 2015 but no earlier than January 1, 2010, and teaching experience in creative writing and/or literature at the undergraduate level. A history of publication in literary journals is expected.

Kenyon College is a nationally ranked, highly selective liberal arts college located in the beautiful village of Gambier, Ohio, approximately 55 miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio. To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at https://employment.kenyon.edu.

A complete application will be comprised of 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) an 8-10 page writing sample, 4) two letters of recommendation (one of which must directly address the applicant's teaching ability), and 5) a transcript or copy of degree to show that the applicant meets the degree requirements.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Review of complete applications will begin 9/15/2015. https://employment.kenyon.edu

An EOE, Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates.

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Lake Forest College (IL) - Visiting Assistant Professor of English (Fiction)
The Department of English at Lake Forest College seeks to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor position in English with a specialization in fiction writing, annually renewable for up to three years. This position carries a 3-3 load of undergraduate courses in both creative writing and literature. The successful candidate will have a PhD in creative writing or English, with further specialization in teaching contemporary or postmodern literature. Desirable secondary areas of expertise include editing/publishing (for involvement with Lake Forest College Press), American multicultural literature, and diasporic literature. Applicants must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three reference letters, and a twenty-page sample of their fiction. Reference letters must be submitted directly by the referring parties and not come directly from the candidate. All material should be submitted electronically to [mailto:englsearchf2015@mx.lakeforest.edu englsearchf2015@mx.lakeforest.edu]

http://www.lakeforest.edu/live/news/6069-visiting-assistant-professor

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University of California, Davis (CA) - Visiting Assistant Professor - Fiction Writing (Winter-Spring 2016)
The Department of English at the University of California, Davis invites applications for an open-rank visiting faculty appointment in the area of creative writing with a specialty in fiction. Appointment will be for Winter and Spring quarters (4 January – 9 June 2016). Responsibilities will include teaching three creative writing workshops over two 10-week quarters, serving on thesis committees for graduate fiction writers in our MA program in Creative Writing, and giving a public reading, as well as service to the department and active engagement in creative work. MFA or PhD required; teaching experience required; and at least one book of fiction with a high-quality press required.

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing your work as a writer as well as your approach to teaching, curriculum vitae; a dossier including three letters of reference, and a 30 page sample of your fiction through the online application form: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00610

MLA JIL 06/05/15

Deadline: closes Oct. 30, 2015 per Interfolio 

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University of Oregon (OR) - Visiting Assistant Professor in Fiction (Winter / Spring 2016)
The Creative Writing Program at the University of Oregon welcomes applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Fiction for Winter and Spring terms (12/16/1506/15/16). Requires M.F.A., Ph.D., or M.A. in Creative Writing. The successful candidate will have a significant record of publication (at least one book) and teaching experience in creative writing at the college level. Responsibilities will include: teaching one M.F.A.workshop, two undergraduate creative writing courses (three courses total), and directing five individual tutorials for our first-year graduate students, a craft talk for undergraduates in the Kidd Tutorial Program, and participation in the programs Reading Series. 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.

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by August 5, 2015. The position will remain open until filled. Finalist for this position is subject to a criminal background check.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample of up to twenty-five (25) pages as email attachments to Julia Schewanick, CRWR Business Manager (jas@uoregon.edu). Dossiers by request only.

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AGE
under 30:

30-35: 10

36-40: 11

41-45: 6

46-50: 3

over 50:

TOTAL: 29 <-- Don't forget to update Total!!

Field
Poet: 8

Fiction Writer: 7

Nonfiction Writer: 4

Multi-Genre....


 * Poetry/Criticism:
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction: 5
 * Fiction/Poetry: 2
 * Hybrid/Fiction/Poetry/Theory/Pedagogy:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Poetry:1
 * Creative Nonfiction/Poetry: 3
 * Creative Nonfiction/Fiction/Poetry:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Playwriting:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting/Journalism:
 * Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting:
 * Fiction/Screenwriting/Playwriting:
 * Fiction/Poetry/Criticism:
 * Poetry/Fiction/Nonfiction/Criticism: 1
 * Poetry/Film/Visual Arts :
 * Fiction/Poetry/Film : 1

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Employment STATUS
Unemployed and looking for job: 2

Administrative job/Publisher:

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

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

Finishing MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 4

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

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

Have visiting gig, looking for TT: 3

Have fixed-term gig, looking for TT: 3

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

Have TT job and looking for new one: 3

Have TT job and on the market because of a spouse/partner: 1

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

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

Have tenure but looking for new job:

Tenured at undergrad-only institution, looking for job in MFA program: 1

Window shopping:

Degrees
PhD only: 1

PhD and MA: 2

PhD and MS:

PhD and MA (lit, not cw):

Phd and Terminal MA:

MFA and ABD:

MA and ABD: 1

MFA, MA, and ABD:

MFA only: 10

PhD and MFA in. ..


 * Fiction: 3


 * Poetry: 3


 * Nonfiction:

PhD and MFA (two genres): 2

PhD, MFA, and MSc (three genres):

PhD, MFA, and MA:

Two MFAs (in different genres or same):

Terminal MA: 1

MFA and MA: 1

MFA and MA (not in CW): 1

MA (not terminal):

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

Publications
No book yet: 6

First book under contract: 2

First academic book under contract:

First book published: 5

First book + edited anthology published: 1

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

First book published, second book under contract: 3

First book published, second book in submission: 1

Second book published: 2

Multiple books published: 3

Multiple books + edited anthology published: 1