CreativeWriting 2012

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Auburn University - Fiction
The Department of English at Auburn University invites applications for two tenure-track positions as Assistant Professor in creative writing -- one with a specialization in fiction, one with a specialization in poetry -- to begin Fall semester 2012. The teaching load is 3-2, with assignments primarily in upper-division and graduate writing courses in the genre of specialization (we offer concentrations in creative writing at the undergraduate and graduate levels), but with some teaching in the core curriculum (first-year composition and sophomore literature).

Required qualifications include an appropriate terminal degree in creative writing (MFA, MA) by the August 16, 2012, starting date; a strong academic background; significant publications in the genre of specialization, including publications in a range of reputable journals; evidence of successful teaching experience at the college or university level; evidence of potential for excellence in teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses in creative writing; potential for continuing success in publication, research, and other creative/professional/scholarly activities; interest in teaching core curriculum courses in first-year composition and/or sophomore literature; and good potential as a colleague taking part in the life and work of the department. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Desirable qualifications include a PhD. in creative writing; publication of at least one book in the genre of specialization from a major university or commercial press; experience teaching creative writing in the genre of specialization at the college or university level; and experience teaching first-year composition and/or sophomore literature. Additional desirable qualifications include publications and experience in teaching creative non-fiction at the college or university level.

Send CV and a letter of application clearly indicating the genre of specialization postmarked by November 1, 2012, to Victor Villanueva; Head, Department of English; 9030 Haley Center; Auburn University, AL 36849-5203. Applications will be acknowledged by departmental letter. Review of applications will begin November 1. Initial interviews will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.

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Baylor University
Assistant Professor in Creative Writing. Baylor U, English, 1 Bear Pl, #97404 Waco Tx 76798

Creative Writing, tenure-track assistant professor to begin Fall 2012. The Department of English seeks a dynamic creative writer to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Primary expertise should be in fiction writing, the novel and/or short story, but the successful candidate should also be prepared to teach courses in American Literature. The candidate should be a published creative writer, as well as a scholar-teacher, with the Ph.D. in hand at the start of the appointment. This position offers both a competitive salary and generous research support.

Applications will be reviewed beginning 1 October 2011 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration for MLA interviews, applications should be completed by 1 November 2011. A letter of application, a c.v., transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Dianna Vitanza; Chair, Department of English; One Bear Place #97404; Baylor University; Waco, Texas 76798-7404. After an initial review of applications, a portfolio of writing samples will be requested of applicants being considered for MLA interviews.

Baylor, the world’s largest Baptist university, holds a Carnegie classification as a “high-research” institution. Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and deepening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012 (http://www.baylor.edu/vision/). Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an AA/EEO employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, & persons with disabilities to apply.

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Bradley University
The Department of English invites applications for the position of entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Fiction to begin in August 2012.

Candidates must have M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing - Fiction in hand by August 15, 2012. Experience teaching college-level fiction workshop is required as is experience teaching college-level composition. The ideal candidate would also possess college-level teaching experience in Creative Nonfiction. In addition, candidates must demonstrate ability to teach general education literature courses within the Department's standard 3-course load. Significant journal publication of fiction is required. Fiction book publication is preferred. Creative nonfiction publication is also preferred. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Successful teaching and significant publications are required for tenure and promotion.

Candidates should submit letter of application addressing their qualifications for the position, current vita (including list of courses taught and numbers of sections for each course), and dossier (including at least three letters of recommendation that attest to successful teaching and publication potential, official graduate transcript, and 10 pp. fiction sample) to:


 * Professor Kevin Stein
 * Coordinator of Creative Writing
 * Department of English
 * Bradley University
 * 1501 W. Bradley Avenue
 * Peoria, IL 61625

Sample syllabi and additional writing samples may be requested prior to interviews. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be postmarked by November 4, 2011. Initial interviews will be conducted by video conference. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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Georgia Southern University
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 Writing and Linguistics with an emphasis in Creative Writing.

Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Writing and Linguistics, the Assistant Professor of Writing and Linguistics with an emphasis in Creative Writing position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities as well as a terminal degree. The successful candidate will teach 2-3 courses per semester with primary assignment in multi-genre and single-genre Creative Writing courses. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications: • M.F.A. or Ph.D. with a creative dissertation by August 1, 2012 • Fiction as primary genre • At least one full-length book publication with a nationally recognized press • Publication in nationally recognized journals • Experience teaching multiple creative writing genres • Experience teaching with technology • Evidence of excellence in teaching

Preferred Qualifications: • Publications in multiple creative writing journals • Experience writing and teaching screenplays • At least one year of full-time experience teaching Creative Writing • Experience teaching online courses • Experience teaching graduate courses in Creative Writing • Evidence of interest in active involvement with Creative Writing students

Screening of applications begins October 10, 2011 and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2012. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Professor Laura Valeri, Search Chair, Search #65332 Department of Writing and Linguistics, Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8026, Statesboro GA 30460-8026. Electronic mail: lvaleri@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-0739

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writing.

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Hampshire College
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts college and a member of the Five College Consortium, is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing. Experience teaching literary fiction workshops at the college level, a terminal degree (MFA or PhD), and record of publication are essential. The Creative Writing Program requires students to complement their work in the arts with intensive interdisciplinary study in other fields, including the social and natural sciences, and humanities and languages. Documented experience in the study and teaching of other disciplines in relation to the candidate's creative work is also desired. An active interest in critical pedagogy is especially welcome. The Creative Writing Program is part of the School for Interdisciplinary Arts, which includes arts and social action in its mandate. We encourage students to be attentive to issues of social justice and to the power of art to change lives.

This position will begin fall 2012. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits program. The deadline for application submission is October 5, 2011. Applicants should submit a 1-2 page cover letter describing candidate's professional experience, creative record, current interests, and potential contribution to Hampshire's unique experimenting environment; a 1-page teaching statement; a current curriculum vitae; a writing sample of no more than 15 pages; and the names and contact information for three recommenders via our website at http://jobs.hampshire.edu/


 * Please note that two hard copies of the writing sample only must also be sent to us by regular mail at: Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing Search School for Interdisciplinary Arts, Hampshire College, 893 West Street Amherst, MA 01002
 * Applications missing writing samples in hard copy after October 5, 2011 will not be considered.

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Q. Does anyone know the teaching load at Hampshire?

A. If you look at the faculty bios of the three creative writing professors there now, all of them list four recent courses taught: 2 in Fall 2011 and 2 in Spring 2011. So it seems like a good guess it is 2/2.

Q. Does anyone know if they will be asking the recommenders directly for letters (and if so, when those will be due) or if they will just discuss candidates with the references? (Just want to give my references full info...)

Seattle University
The English Department seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in Creative Writing with a specialty in fiction. Terminal degree (Ph.D. in Creative Writing or MFA with extensive teaching experience) required by June 2012. The ideal candidate will have a record of publications in fiction, experience teaching fiction and other genres, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at all undergraduate levels. Additionally, strong academic preparation and expertise in narrative theory or some other critical specialty are desired. The new assistant professor will be responsible for developing and instructing courses in creative writing and in his/her secondary critical specialty as well as lower-division courses in literature or composition. We seek candidates who are dedicated to both publishing and teaching. Founded in 1996, the English Department's Creative Writing Program is an optional track within our BA in English Literature. Our Department also offers a BA in Film Studies. Applications must be received by November 1. Interviews will be conducted at MLA. Please submit a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, with a focus on Creative Writing, a writing sample, and the names and contact information for three references online at https://jobs.seattleu.edu. Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle's Capitol Hill. More than 7,500 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2011" ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

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St. Edward's University (TX)
St. Edward's University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor of English Writing and Rhetoric to begin fall 2012.

Responsibilities: '''Full-time teaching responsibilities (4 courses per semester) include fiction workshops, Introduction to Creative Writing (a course exposing literature and writing undergraduates to a variety of genres), and first-year Rhetoric and Composition courses. Occasional course release for creative work is available. '''Summer teaching is available but not required. Other responsibilities include academic advising of English Writing and Rhetoric students and informal advising for students considering MFA programs. Sponsorship of campus literary journal and/or Visiting Writers Series. Ongoing professional development. Participation in departmental curriculum planning and program assessment; participation in School of Humanities, and University projects, events, and committee assignments. Fulfillment of other required faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Manual.

Qualifications: MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or a related field. '''Significant publication record in fiction. '''Demonstrated ability to teach introductory creative writing courses and fiction workshops. The ideal candidate would also have experience teaching first-year composition and workshops in another creative genre. Educational philosophy consistent with a liberal arts emphasis and values orientation. Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required.

About St. Edward's University: Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 5,300 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st century world.

How to Apply: Review of applications will begin in mid-September. Send cover letter, vita, samples of published work, three current letters of reference, and transcript to Creative Writing Search Committee; School of Humanities; C/M 1033; 3001 S. Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704-6489.

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Trinity College (CT)
Assistant Professor in Fiction Writing

The English Department at Trinity College seeks to hire an actively publishing fiction writer to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in fiction writing. Applicants for this position should have demonstrated ability to teach introductory creative writing courses and advanced fiction workshops. Ph.D. or M.F.A., publications, and teaching experience required. We particularly welcome applications from affirmative action and minority candidates. Please send a letter of application, c.v., three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample by November 1 to David Rosen, Chair, Department of English, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106. Preliminary interviews at MLA, though we will consider alternatives. Trinity College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Wasn't this job advertised last year? Anyone know what's up with this?

A: I interviewed at MLA for this exact job last year. The search committee was friendly and engaging. No idea what happened or why the search did not conclude with a hire. Anyone know the protocol for submitting an application (again) to a department you interviewed with? Should I act -- in the letter -- as if I never met them? Or, should I presume they didn't like me enough last year and not apply again?

Q: I was wondering the same thing, especially because I know the people who made it to the MLA round, and they were eminantly hireable.

Truman State University (MO)
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of English, available August 15, 2012. This is a tenure-track position. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include teaching full time, committee work, and advising and mentoring writers at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Qualifications. Required: Expertise in fiction, a strong publication record, evidence of teaching effectiveness at college level, and a Doctorate in English (or Creative Writing) or M.F.A. in Creative Writing in hand by date of appointment (August 2012) are required. Preferred: Evidence of pedagogical and professional activity in screen writing, experience with interdisciplinary work, and experience with course development are desirable.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance, retirement contributions, and partial reimbursement for moving expenses.

More information about Truman State University can be found at www.truman.edu and faculty positions at http://provost.truman.edu/positions.

Application: A complete application consists of the following materials:


 * letter of application
 * current curriculum vita
 * graduate and undergraduate transcripts
 * a statement of teaching and research / creative interests
 * three recent letters of recommendation
 * evidence of teaching effectiveness

Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent to: saldean@truman.edu (please put "Creative Writing Search" in the memo line). Paper documents by mail to:
 * Truman State University
 * School of Arts and Letters
 * 1101 Ophelia Parrish
 * 100 E. Normal Ave.
 * Kirksville, Missouri 63501

Review of complete applications will begin on November 5, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

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University of Kansas
The University of Kansas English Department, Lawrence, is seeking an Assistant Professor in Creative Writing--Fiction to assume responsibilities as early as August 18, 2012. This is an academic year, tenure-track position. Successful applicant will teach introductory through graduate-level courses in fiction writing, introductory literature and writing courses, and courses in a secondary area of expertise; write and publish fiction; and serve on departmental, College, and University committees. The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge; and (4) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities. See http://www. provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/ for more information.

Required Qualifications

1. M.F.A., A.B.D., or Ph.D. in English, or equivalent, expected by start date of appointment 2. Significant publication of prose fiction, including short fiction. 3. Potential for successful teaching of creative writing courses, evidenced by letters of recommendation, teaching awards, application letter, and/or history of courses taught. Student evaluations and teaching portfolios may be solicited. 4. Additional expertise or experience in one or more of the following: digital publishing, creative writing pedagogies, speculative fiction, creative non-fiction, or poetry

Apply online and upload a letter of application (that addresses research and teaching interests), c.v., writing sample of approximately 10-20 pages, and a list of 3 references. Contact employ@ku.edu if assistance is needed uploading attachments. In addition, applicants must arrange to have a graduate transcript and three letters of recommendation that evaluate creative potential / achievement and teaching sent to:

Professor Marta Caminero-Santangelo, Chairperson, Fiction Writer Search, Department of English, 1445 Jayhawk Blvd. Rm. 3001 Wescoe Hall, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-7594

Preliminary interviews will be conducted at MLA. Review of applications begins November 1, 2011 and continues as long as needed to identify a qualified pool of applicants.

Online application at https://jobs.ku.edu/ (posting #00003505)

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University of Maryland
Assistant Professor in Fiction Writing. The Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track, entry-level Assistant Professor in Fiction Writing to start fall 2012. MFA or comparable degree required; published book expected. To join a distinguished creative writing faculty with an MFA program. To assure consideration, please submit letter of application and C.V. by November 1, 2011. Application and materials must be submitted online at http://jobs.umd.edu. Appointment contingent upon the continued availability of funding. The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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Is this accurate? The Maryland HR site does not recognize this job.

A: It is currently advertised in the MLA Job List. Sometimes HR sites lag behind ads--this is not uncommon. You might want to alert their HR to the problem if you want to apply.

Spoke with HR and they checked with dept: this was an accidental posting on MLA (at least at this date)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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. Candidate must have an MFA or Ph.D in English with a specialization in creative writing by August 2012, evidence of successful teaching, and an extensive publication record, including at least one book published by a national press. 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; Great Plains Studies; Ethnic Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu requisition #100658 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 1, 2011, and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

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There is a strong inside candidate here.

University of Notre Dame
English, 356 O'Shaughnessy, Notre Dame, IN 46556. http://english.nd.edu

'''Fiction Writer. Rank: Tenure Track Assistant Professor.''' We seek a fiction writer, at the assistant professor level, to teach primarily in our well-established undergraduate- and graduate-level Creative Writing Program. Fiction writers who have published at least one novel or collection of stories with a nationally recognized press are encouraged to apply. Publications in another genre are desirable. MFA degree or equivalent expected. Please send letter of interest and vita to Orlando Menes, Director of Creative Writing, Dept. of English, 356 O'Shaughnessy, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, by October 31st, 2011, and indicate whether you plan to attend the MLA convention in January 2012.

The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity educator and employer with strong institutional and academic commitments to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women, minorities, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including our mission statement, is available at http://www.nd.edu. Information about Notre Dame's creative writing program is also available at http://www.nd.edu/~alcwp/

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University of Utah
University of Utah seeks to appoint a fiction writer. Substantial record of publication, preferably a book, expected along with teaching experience @ university level. Expertise in a 2nd genre [read: hybridity, new-media writing, etc.] desirable. Letters of application & CVs to Professor Lance Olsen, 255 S. Central Campus Drive, Rm. 3500, SLC, UT, 84112. Postmarked by November 1. Interviews @ MLA. To apply, go to: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/9665.

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University of Vermont
The Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing: Fiction to begin August 2012. The writer hired for this position will teach introductory through upper-level undergraduate courses in creative writing, and serve as academic advisor for English majors. A secondary interest and expertise in teaching contemporary literature - short fiction and/or the novel - is desirable. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements: MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction), or PhD 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. Salary, teaching load, and research support are highly competitive.

Apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com. Search for position using department name (English) only. Attach letter of application and CV, along with a statement of teaching philosophy. Please also provide the names and contact information of three recommenders. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011. Interviews with finalists (who will be asked for books and other supporting materials) to be held at MLA in Seattle, WA, January 5th and 6th.

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Warren Wilson College (NC)
The Undergraduate Writing Program of Warren Wilson College seeks a fiction writer to join our faculty and assist us in shaping our growing program. The Writing Program, which exists alongside and shares faculty and courses with the English Department, offers a creative writing major and minor with tracks in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. In addition, the Writing Program houses first-year writing and a Writing Center, supports a literary journal, and hosts a reading series and twice-a-year Writer-in-Residence.

This is a''' full-time, entry-level position in an extended contract system with a 3-3 load. '''All regular writing faculty teach broadly, with courses that include introductory and advanced multi-genre classes, tiered single-genre workshops, first-year composition, and occasional first-year seminars. Faculty in this position will also develop readings courses in their expertise that contribute to a category of genre-study through immersion in contemporary literatures.

We seek candidates with an M.F.A. and/or Ph.D. in Creative Writing and Literature (in hand by August 2012). The successful candidate will have significant and relevant publications, evidence of excellence in and commitment to teaching undergraduates at a residential college, and the expectation of continued creative and/or scholarly work. Warren Wilson College, known for its low-residency MFA, is a tier-one nationally ranked, independent liberal arts college organized around a unique Triad education of academics, work, and service; current campus-wide initiatives emphasize sustainability thinking and interdisciplinary teaching. (Learn more at our website: http://www.warren-wilson.edu .)

Interested candidates should submit (electronically) a cover letter, c.v., and statement of teaching philosophy to Academic Affairs (Warren Wilson College, PO Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000). Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

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Auburn University - Poetry
The Department of English at Auburn University invites applications for two tenure-track positions as Assistant Professor in creative writing -- one with a specialization in fiction, one with a specialization in poetry -- to begin Fall semester 2012. The teaching load is 3-2, with assignments primarily in upper-division and graduate writing courses in the genre of specialization (we offer concentrations in creative writing at the undergraduate and graduate levels), but with some teaching in the core curriculum (first-year composition and sophomore literature).

Required qualifications include an appropriate terminal degree in creative writing (MFA, MA) by the August 16, 2012, starting date; a strong academic background; significant publications in the genre of specialization, including publications in a range of reputable journals; evidence of successful teaching experience at the college or university level; evidence of potential for excellence in teaching in undergraduate and graduate courses in creative writing; potential for continuing success in publication, research, and other creative/professional/scholarly activities; interest in teaching core curriculum courses in first-year composition and/or sophomore literature; and good potential as a colleague taking part in the life and work of the department. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Desirable qualifications include a PhD. in creative writing; publication of at least one book in the genre of specialization from a major university or commercial press; experience teaching creative writing in the genre of specialization at the college or university level; and experience teaching first-year composition and/or sophomore literature. Additional desirable qualifications include publications and experience in teaching creative non-fiction at the college or university level.

Send CV and a letter of application clearly indicating the genre of specialization postmarked by November 1, 2012, to Victor Villanueva; Head, Department of English; 9030 Haley Center; Auburn University, AL 36849-5203. Applications will be acknowledged by departmental letter. Review of applications will begin November 1. Initial interviews will be conducted by telephone or videoconference.

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Eastern Illinois University
Tenure-track position in Creative Writing, Poetry. We seek candidates with expertise primarily in poetry but with experience also in one or more of the following: fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting and screenwriting. Publication in area of specialization and preparation for teaching creative writing at undergraduate and graduate levels required. Successful candidate will be able to contribute to our two-year MA program, our undergraduate major, and General Education curricula. We seek excellent teachers with wide interests and creative promise. PhD by date of appointment. Fall 2012 start.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier (letters of recommendation and official or unofficial transcripts) by November 4, 2011, to Dana Ringuette, Chair, Department of English, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920-3099. We will interview at the MLA conference.

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Emory University
Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing (Poet). Faculty appointment for an advanced assistant professor in undergraduate English/Creative Writing Program. Requirements: MFA or PhD; significant publications including at least one book of poems from an established press; Creative Writing teaching experience. Load: 2-2, primarily workshops, with supervision of honors theses, and opportunities to teach literature courses in English. Desirable: Writing Program administration experience; interest in a secondary genre, and/or area of literary specialization. Qualified applicants should send dossier, including C.V., three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the writer's work and teaching experience, and a writing sample to: Creative Writing Program, Emory University, 537 Kilgo Circle, Room N209, Callaway Center, Atlanta, GA 30322. Review of applications begins November 10; interviews will be conducted at MLA in Seattle.

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Grinnell College (Ethnic American Literature, Poetry Writing)
Tenure-track position in the Department of English (Ethnic American Literature and Poetry Writing), starting Fall 2012. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include Literary Analysis, a survey and an advanced seminar in Ethnic American literature, and eventually introductory and advanced courses in poetry writing. Every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic of the instructor's choice).

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 11, 2011.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (copies are acceptable), statement of teaching philosophy, a set of recent teaching evaluations, a writing sample, and also provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Astrid Henry, at [mailto:EnglishSearch2@grinnell.edu EnglishSearch2@grinnell.edu ] or 641-269-4655.

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Hamilton College
Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing (Poetry). The Department of English and Creative Writing at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Creative Writing (Poetry) at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment begins July 2012. We seek a poet with a PhD in creative writing or literature, or MFA and MA (or MA equivalent graduate work) in literature. Candidate should have at least one book of poetry, either published or accepted for publication. Teaching load is five courses annually, typically 2 sections of introduction to creative writing, an intermediate or senior workshop in poetry, and 2 courses in literature. Deadline for applications is November 11, 2011. We will conduct initial interviews at the MLA convention in Seattle. Please send vita, letter of application, and writing sample (10 pages) as pdf files to poetsrch@hamilton.edu, addressed to Onno Oerlemans, chair. Hamilton (www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in upstate New York. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at www.upstatenyherc.org. Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.

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Loyola University Chicago
The Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences, Loyola University Chicago (LUC) seeks qualified candidates for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Creative Writing?Poetry, beginning August 15, 2012. The department serves the university's undergraduate core curriculum and offers undergraduate majors and minors in English and Literature. The department is among the largest in LUC's College of Arts and Sciences and teaches 3,000 students in roughly 200 sections each term on the Lake Shore Campus, Water Tower Campus, and at the John Felice Rome Center. For more information about the Department of English, please visit its website at http://www.luc.edu/english/index.shtml.

This tenure-track position comprises teaching poetry writing in the core curriculum and in the Creative Writing Concentration within the English major, mentoring students, assisting in administration of the Creative Writing Program, and continuing to publish poetry in recognized venues. Minimum Education or Experience: Successful candidates will have a terminal degree an M.F.A. or a Ph.D. and will demonstrate proven excellence in the teaching of poetry-writing workshops at the college level as well as a record of publication in nationally known venues.

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a letter of interest to http://www.careers.luc.edu. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position. Applicants should also send, by US mail, hard copies of these items and a writing sample of 5-7 poems to:


 * Dr. Joyce Wexler, Chair
 * Department of English
 * Crown Center for the Humanities
 * Loyola University Chicago
 * 1032 W. Sheridan Rd.
 * Chicago, IL 60660

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by the above date will receive the fullest consideration. Interviews for prospective candidates will be held at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Annual Conference in Chicago, February 29-March 3, 2012

Quicklink for Posting: http://www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54307

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Q: They hired a one-year VAP last year; does anyone know who?

Rhodes College
Assistant Professor: Poet. The English Department at Rhodes College seeks a Poet to join the Department at the level of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), starting August, 2012. We seek an accomplished poet and dedicated teacher who can contribute broadly and energetically to our expanding Creative Writing and Literature track within the English Department. The successful candidate will join a department of active scholars and creative writers who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Course load is 3/2, with workshops normally capped at 15 students.

Qualifications: M.F.A. and/or Ph.D. in Creative Writing in hand or expected by August 2012. Successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence as well as a strong record of and potential for continued publication.

Please apply online at http://jobs.Rhodes.edu. We will begin reviewing files beginning on October 28. Completed applications must include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, three representative poems, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information contact: Professor Marshall Boswell, Chair boswell@rhodes.edu

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Here we go again on Rhodes... but has anyone been able to find the online job posting at jobs.Rhodes.edu? Perhaps it's just not up yet?

Sam Houston State University (TX)
The Department of English at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of associate or assistant professor with a primary emphasis in creative writing—poetry. A secondary emphasis in creative nonfiction is preferred. An MFA is required. Sam Houston State University will begin its new 48-credit-hour MFA program in creative writing, literary publishing, and editing in the fall of 2012, and the new hire will play a significant role in the development of the program. The successful candidate will have significant publications and at least one book in print with a reputable press as well as a strong commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The appointment will be made at a salary commensurate with the individual’s record and includes a 3-3 teaching load with expectations in scholarship, advising, and both departmental and university service. SHSU, located an hour north of Houston and in the beautiful Piney Woods, is home to Texas Review Press and Texas Review. For full consideration, please send a cover letter, c.v., and three letters of reference to Dr. Helena Halmari, Chair, Department of English, Sam Houston State University, Box 2146, Huntsville, TX 77341. Applicants being considered will be asked to provide additional information and materials. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at MLA.

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Southern Methodist University
Position No. 00006269. We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of creative writing with a specialization in poetry. Applicants must have one of the following degrees in creative writing, M.F.A., M.A. or Ph.D. in hand by August 2012, although terminal degree is preferred; undergraduate creative writing teaching experience; and a promising publication record that includes top-tier journals and at least one book from a nationally-recognized press. Applicants with experience publishing and teaching in more than one genre, and an interest in new media and/or publishing and editing, are especially encouraged to apply. The position begins in the fall of 2012. The individual hired will teach the equivalent of two courses each semester, serve as academic advisor to creative writing students, and work with the director of creative writing to support the goals of the program. This writer will also join the department in implementing an innovative revision to its undergraduate creative writing curriculum. Adding to our long-established and successful craft-based fiction and poetry workshops, which have over the years trained nationally recognized writers, the revised curriculum will include coursework in new media, publishing and editing, and community engagement. In their applications, candidates are encouraged to highlight their interest in and demonstrated ability to support the new curriculum. SMU does not offer any creative writing coursework at the graduate level. Submit a letter of application and curriculum vita, plus contact information for three letters of recommendation, postmarked no later than October 15, 2011 to: Search Committee, Department of English, Southern Methodist University, P.O. Box 750435, Dallas, Texas 75274-0435. The search committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Send no writing sample at this time. SMU is a private nonsectarian university of 11,000 students near the center of Dallas, a city with a vibrant arts scene.

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Towson University
Tenure-track appointment starting August 2012. Poetry Writing Specialist.

Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to teaching and evidence of a promising research agenda. Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; load afterwards determined by balance of responsibilities. Ph.D. in appropriate discipline must be conferred by time of appointment. Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Address cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor George Hahn, Chair, and email to [mailto:engl@towson.edu engl@towson.edu]. Deadline for receipt of applications is November 8 201l. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire. Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. Entry-level, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Poetry. M.F.A. or Ph.D. must be completed by 15 August 2012 starting date. Publication record in creative writing and experience in teaching at the college level required. Position includes 3/3 course load, creative productivity, and a service commitment. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate creative writing workshops, literature, and composition courses, along with direction of honors and master’s theses. Our 30+-member department offers B.A. and M.A. degrees within a nationally ranked teaching and research urban university with more than 17,500 students. Review of applications will begin 15 October. Send letter and c.v. to Creative Writing Search Committee, Department of English, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-1260. Requests for writing samples and dossiers will be made after our initial screening. Visit us at http://www.uab.edu/english. With a Carnegie Classification of Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive, UAB is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks applications from women and minority candidates. [R]

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University at Buffalo, SUNY
Assistant Professor - Poetry & Poetics

Position Summary: Standard duties of a professor at a research university, commensurate with rank, are expected; these include teaching graduate and undergraduate students; research and publication; curriculum development; participation in General Education program in the university; student advisement; supervision of independent study; service on department, college and university committees. Candidates, typically holding or about to be granted the PhD or an MFA should bring fresh perspectives to the study and teaching of Poetry and Poetics at both the undergraduate and the M.A./Ph.D. level.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates, typically holding or about to be granted the PhD or an MFA should bring fresh perspectives to the study and teaching of Poetry and Poetics at both the undergraduate and the M.A./Ph.D. level

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit letter of application, CV, sample of creative work, dissertation abstract and/or published critical essay, and contact information for three recommenders to http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu under Department of English, Poetics. For information, contact Professor Myung Mi Kim, Chair of the Search Committee (mmkim@buffalo.edu). The University at Buffalo, the State University of New York is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Loving the contrast between MFAs may apply & send dissertation abstract.

"Dissertation abstract and/or published critical essay" --

No: it says "or published critical essay" -- I don't see why you would discourage MFAs. C: I didn't see the "or" after the "and." No discouragement meant. Half of last year's poetry jobs going to PhDs means the other half didn't. I choose to think of my degree as terminal.

University of California, Irvine
Open Rank - Poet. The Department of English at the University of California, Irvine seeks to appoint a poet as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor to join Ron Carlson, Michelle Latiolais, and Michael Ryan on the faculty of UC Irvine's distinctive MFA Writing Program. Application procedure: upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter with the names and contact information of three people qualified to discuss your teaching to https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/. Fullest consideration will be given to those who submit their applications by November 15, 2011. The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and has an Advance Program for faculty equity and diversity.

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University of Denver
Assistant Professor of English (Poetry & Creative Writing). The Department of English at the University of Denver invites applications for an entry level Assistant Professor of English. We are currently seeking a poet with publications and substantial promise as a writer and teacher, starting in the fall of 2012. In addition to poetry workshops, candidates should be qualified to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate literature courses in 19th and/or 20th century American poetry. The successful candidate shall teach five (5) courses per academic year and will, at times, advise undergraduate and graduate students. He or she must show promise of very good to excellent teaching and will be expected to meet the English Department’s teaching requirements for tenure and promotion.

Preferred qualifications: PhD at time of appointment with area(s) of specialization in poetry and creative writing. An excellent record of teaching experience. Minimum qualifications: ABD in English with expectation that the dissertation will be finished by 12/1/11 and Ph.D. in hand by 9/1/12. In addition to poetry workshops, candidates should be qualified to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate literature courses in 19th and/or 20th century American poetry. Commitment to excellence in accomplishment, mentoring, and collaboration.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Those who wish to apply must submit an online application and attach a cover letter and a C.V. Please mail 3 letters of recommendation and any additional support materials by November 15, 2011 to Clark Davis by Chair, Department of English, 2000 East Asbury Avenue, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer. Please see our extensive benefit package at www.du.edu/hr/benefits.

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University of San Francisco
The MFA in Writing program at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a tenure-track position in poetry at the Assistant Professor level to begin fall 2012. Job responsibilities include teaching graduate workshops and craft-based literature seminars and possibly an occasional undergraduate cw course. Administrative responsibilities include serving as coordinator for poetry curriculum and performing duties related to admissions and thesis approval. Expertise in a secondary genre (fiction or creative nonfiction) is desirable, but not required. The teaching requirement is two courses per semester.

Qualifications include an MFA or PhD with creative dissertation, demonstrated expertise in teaching in the genre (preferably at the graduate level) and developing curriculum, and an ability to contribute to an innovative, expanding writing program. The candidate must have a strong publication record, with at least two books of poetry in print or under contract.

Applicants should apply for this job on the HR website (http://www.usfjobs.com) by creating a username and login and providing the pertinent contact information.

Applicants should also submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy (two to three single-spaced pages) electronically in PDF format directly to the program at mfasearch@usfca.edu. Finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample and teaching evaluations.

Requisition Number: 2011-0011 Faculty

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For more information, visit https://www.usfjobs.com/postings/5726

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University of South Carolina
The Department of English Language & Literature at the University of South Carolina (http://www.cas.sc.edu/engl/) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in poetry.

We seek a talented poet with a significant publication record who will be an active participant in our MFA program. Requirements include an MFA in hand, at least one book (published or under contract), and the demonstrated ability to teach poetry at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate can expect to teach two courses per semester and assist in the operation of the MFA program, including serving on thesis committees.

To apply, send cv, letter of interest, poetry sample, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation (which may be sent separately either electronically through a certified dossier service or in hard copy) to:


 * William E. Rivers, Chair
 * Department of English
 * University of South Carolina
 * Columbia, SC 29208

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Q: "demonstrated ability to teach poetry at the undergraduate and graduate levels." * Does this mean I must have already taught MAs and/or MFAs? Can't imagine as this is an entry level hire. Still, don't want to waste my time or that of the people who would be sending in my recs. C: Since your recs come from a dossier service and not directly from your recommenders, why not apply? Maybe it'll be a lateral hire, but we just never know.

C: "Entry-level" is dead.

OQ: Guess I was thinking more along the lines of you have a few books, some CW classes taught, and a PhD, but now you want to go out and get a real job. It is my understanding that an assistant professor post is usually for people entering their first TT position. I don’t think it is common for those people to have MFA teaching experience. But yes, a dossier service makes this easy. Thanks.

C: Some people get MFA teaching experience thru VAPs. Also, many MFA programs--espec. large ones, &/or ones in big cities--use adjuncts, so experience is accumlated that way.

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
The English Department of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry). A secondary specialization in Creative Nonfiction is preferred. UW-L is a high-ranking comprehensive university specializing in teaching (the load is 4/4). Candidates should have a record of successful teaching and significant publications in poetry. Our new colleague will teach upper-level courses such as Seminar in Advanced Poetry Writing, Forms of Poetry, Creative Writing (a multi-genre introductory course), and Creative Nonfiction; regular teaching assignments will also include general education literature and freshman composition. Aside from creative nonfiction, other interests may include literary magazine production; teacher preparation studies; advanced expository writing; the graphic novel; professional writing; and multicultural, international, disability, and diversity perspectives in teaching, scholarship, and curriculum development. Candidates must have a terminal degree (PhD or MFA in English or related field) with preparation/expertise in Creative Writing conferred by August 27, 2012.

We seek a colleague who shares the department's commitment to diversity in curriculum and who will be a dedicated teacher, active scholar, and effective mentor for students with diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, UW-L is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. If you have a special need or accommodation to assist in your participation in the hiring process, please contact Matt Cashion, Committee Chair, at (608) 785-8297. To learn more about the English Department, visit http://www.uwlax.edu/english.

Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required, including letter of application, c.v., a one-page teaching philosophy statement, unofficial graduate transcript(s), and three letters of reference; letters may be uploaded through the electronic portal or mailed by reference providers or dossier service to UW-L English Department, attn: Creative Writing Search, 1725 State St., La Crosse, WI, 54601. All application materials must be received by November 11, 2011. Initial interviews at the Seattle MLA Convention; candidates not attending may make other arrangements. For additional information about this Faculty position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1240494358073.

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Wake Forest University
Assistant or Associate Professor of English, Poet in Residence. WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’S Department of English is searching for a tenure-track Assistant or beginning Associate Professor as poet-in-residence. The ideal candidate would have a terminal degree in creative writing (MFA or PhD) or extraordinary achievement in creative writing, and significant publications. Responsibilities include teaching poetry workshops at introductory and advanced levels, with the possibility of other courses as appropriate to candidate’s experience, co-directing campus reading series and helping establish a new Creative Writing minor. Salary is competitive. Position begins July 1, 2012. Initial interviews will be conducted at MLA convention.

Electronic applications are strongly preferred. Applicants should apply at https://wakejobs.silkroad.com, and submit a cover letter directed to Dr. Scott Klein, Chair, Department of English. Also submit your vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample (5 to 7 poems). Confidential letters of recommendation must be sent via email by the recommender or dossier service to [mailto:wakejobs@wfu.edu wakejobs@wfu.edu]. Applications and other materials must be submitted no later than October 31 at 5:00 pm. Questions about the application process may be addressed to [mailto:wakejobs@wfu.edu wakejobs@wfu.edu]. Questions about the position may be addressed to [mailto:english@wfu.edu english@wfu.edu].

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James Madison University
General Info: Tenure-track position in creative nonfiction in thriving interdisciplinary creative writing program. Beginning Fall 2012. Review of applications will begin December 1. Interviews will be held at AWP Conference in February. JMU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced courses in nonfiction writing. Qualifications: Successful candidate must have MFA or Ph.D. Significant national publications in the field; book publication preferred. Pay Rate: Commensurate w/ experience

Special Instructions: In order to be considered, candidates must apply online at: https://joblink.jmu.edu and mail letter of application, cv, and dossier to Professor Laurie Kutchins, Creative Writing Search Chair, James Madison University, English Department, MSC 1801, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

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Oregon State University
Oregon State University, Department of English is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) nine-month, tenure-track position in creative writing/creative non-fiction. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall 2012. Responsibilities include teaching courses in our thriving MFA program, as well as in undergraduate writing and contemporary American prose. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Required minimum qualifications include an MFA or Ph.D. with a creative writing emphasis at time of appointment and a strong publication record with national exposure in the form of a book or significant magazine publications. Significant teaching experience, commitment to curricular development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration are preferred. An interest in helping to shape a potential low-residency MFA program is desirable. To review posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. In addition, please have three hard-copy letters of reference or Interfolio files sent directly to Tracy Daugherty, Professor of English and Creative Writing, 238 Moreland Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-5302. For full consideration, apply by 11/11/11 to posting 0007977. OSU is an AA/EOE employer.

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Washington University in St. Louis
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Department of English - 22425. Job ID: 22425.

The Writing Program in the Department of English seeks an emerging writer of creative nonfiction for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2012. We particularly seek candidates with experience writing and teaching documentary literature or narrative journalism. The teaching expectation is two courses per semester and will include creative nonfiction workshops and craft courses at the undergraduate and MFA levels. The new faculty member will assist with the continued development of the creative nonfiction curriculum, will advise undergraduate English majors, and will mentor MFA fiction and poetry students interested in nonfiction as a secondary genre; beyond the expected work of continued publication, the new faculty member will participate in departmental governance and university service.

Required Qualifications: An M.F.A. or Ph. D. in creative writing is expected; a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching is required; at least one book of creative nonfiction must be published or completed and under contract.

Interviews will be conducted at the MLA convention in Seattle in January. The application process occurs in two parts. Please send a cover letter, c.v., and statement of approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate creative writing, to our online application service, https://jobs.wustl.edu, and provide the reference job number of 22425. Three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of 25-40 pages, may be sent by post to Professor Vincent Sherry, Nonfiction Search Committee Chair, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1122, One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130. Preference will be given to applications received before November 10, 2011.

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Coastal Carolina University, SC
The Department of English at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English to join our growing creative writing program. The department seeks an experienced instructor with a creative writing background to teach courses in his or her specialty (poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction), introductory creative writing, first-year composition, and graduate-level classes in the M.A. in Writing program. The new hire will also have the opportunity to work on Waccamaw, the department's award-winning literary journal.

Competitive candidates will have an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in creative writing, as well as training and teaching experience in creative writing, literature, and first-year composition. The successful candidate will have significant publications in literary journals and/or at least one published book. Candidates with publications and/or training in multiple genres are preferred. Additional secondary specialties desired include: women's and gender studies, literary journal editing, world literatures, and screenwriting/film studies.

Candidates should submit electronically a letter of application (outlining interest in the position, qualifications, and approach to teaching), a current CV, transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (copies acceptable at this time), and three letters of recommendation at http://jobs.coastal.edu. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by December 15, 2011.

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Columbia College (MO)
Columbia College seeks candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate faculty position in English beginning in the Fall of 2012. The successful candidate will have a strong background in both English literature and creative writing. While we seek a generalist, the department is already well-served in Medieval and Renaissance as well as Creative Non-Fiction. Qualified candidates will have an earned Doctorate in English in hand at time of appointment. Experience teaching English composition literature and creative writing. Typical teaching load is 12 hours per semester with at least half in Freshmen level composition.

Candidates must submit a letter of application, a current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, official graduate transcripts, three letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: Executive Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs, Columbia College, 1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65216.

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Columbia U (NYC)
Assist/Assoc Professor of Writing, or Assist/Assoc Professor of Professional Practice in Writing

Undergraduate Writing: Fiction, Nonfiction, or Poetry, Columbia University, School of the Arts

School of the Arts, Writing Division, 2960 Broadway, 415 Dodge Hall, New York, NY 10027

The Writing Program seeks to appoint a new faculty member in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, beginning in fall 2012. The position may be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track faculty) or Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Practice (practice faculty). The teaching includes primarily undergraduate and occasional graduate writing workshops and seminars. The Writing Program aims to attract writers with significant publications at the national level who are experienced and dedicated teachers with the potential for leadership in the Undergraduate Program. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

At least one book with a nationally recognized press is required. A strong commitment to the teaching of writers must be in evidence.

The Columbia University School of the Arts offers Masters of Fine Arts Degrees in four disciplines: film, theatre, visual arts, and writing, as well as an array of Masters of Arts degrees and instruction in a number of undergraduate programs.

For more information and to apply for this position, please visit our online site at:

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54770

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Concordia University, Nebraska
Assistant Professor of English and Communication

Responsibilities:
 * Teaching creative writing.
 * Teaching other general education courses in composition, literature or communication studies as called upon by the department.
 * Student Advising.
 * Curriculum assessment and development.
 * Faculty service duties as assigned and based on candidate's strengths.
 * General Faculty Responsibilities (please visit the university website: http://www.cune.edu/employment )

Position start date is on January 1, 2012.

To Apply: Please visit the university website: http://www.cune.edu/employment for directions on how to apply.

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Lehman College of the City University of New York
CONTRACT TITLE: Assistant Professor

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION: Teaching freshman composition, undergraduate and graduate creative writing (including creative nonfiction), undergraduate and graduate literature courses. Will receive reassigned time to serve as graduate director.

Lehman College, a senior college of the City University of New York, offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Its campus is located in the Northwest Bronx in New York City, convenient to Manhattan, Westchester, and Rockland Counties, and New Jersey.

Position available for Fall, 2012.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: - Ph.D. in English or related field required. - Substantial college teaching experience and minimum one year of administrative experience preferred. Outstanding publication record preferred.

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Deadline: Open until filled with review of CV to start October 1, 2011.

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Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada)
The Department of English ( http://www.ryerson.ca/english ) invites applications for 2 positions at the Assistant Professor rank: one in Restoration/18th Century and another in Creative Writing. The appointments will be effective August 1, 2012. The positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Creative Writing: Required qualifications include an earned MFA, PhD and/or an established national/international reputation based on a strong publication record. Demonstrated ability to teach in a secondary area of literature is required. Demonstrated experience with innovative pedagogy in creative writing is desired. The English Department is currently exploring new ways of enhancing Creative Writing’s presence at Ryerson, and the successful applicant is expected to contribute to this endeavour.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their areas of research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of reference, a sample of their research/creative work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011and will continue until the positions are filled. Confidential inquiries can be directed to the Chair ( [mailto:denisoff@ryerson.ca denisoff@ryerson.ca] ). Please note that applications by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Dennis Denisoff, Chair, Department of English, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3.

From University Affairs 9/16/11 - Link to English Dept employment page.

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Siena College, NY (Fiction/Non-Fiction)
The Department of English at Siena College seeks applicants for a tenure track position in Fiction/Nonfiction Writing, beginning September 2012. MFA, Ph.D. or terminal degree required. Expertise in composition and literature preferred, as is previous teaching experience. Course responsibilities will include Writing Short Fiction, Introduction to Writing, Advanced Writing, Literary Perspectives, and other writing and literature courses. Teaching load is 3 classes per semester with the expectation of creative or scholarly activity. If interested, please submit your CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submission through Interfolio is required; please submit materials to http://interfolio.com/universities/partners/SienaAPWriting.cfm not later than October 14, 2011.

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University of Mississippi - African-American Lit + Creative Writing
The University of Mississippi English department is looking to make two tenure-track appointments in African American Literature, one of them with a creative writing emphasis. The first is a joint appointment with African American Studies for an Assistant professor in African American literature. PhD required. The Second appointment is at the Assistant or Associate level for a candidate in African American literature with a proven ability to teach and publish creative writing. PhD or MFA required. The search committee will start reviewing applicants on October 14, 2011. Preliminary interviews at MLA. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ethel Young-Minor (eyoungmi@olemiss.edu). Apply online at http://jobs.olemiss.edu. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA/ Title VI/Title IX/Section 504 employer.

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University of St. Thomas
The Department of English announces a tenure-track position in creative writing at the assistant professor level, with preparation and a publication record appropriate to the teaching of an introductory multi-genre creative writing course as well as intermediate and upper-level courses in more than one of the major creative genres (fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction). Ph.D. preferred; MFA, ABD considered (with initial appointment of ABD at the rank of instructor). All full-time members of the English Department teach six courses per year, including our general requirement sequence in writing and literature. There is also opportunity to teach graduate courses.

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 11,000 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.

Please apply online at https://jobs.stthomas.edu

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University of Warwick (UK)
English and Comparative Literary Studies,, Coventry United Kingdom CV4 7AL http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Creative Writing  £36,862 ‑ £44,016 pa pro rata or £45,336 ‑ £52,556 pa pro rata

Minimum 20% FTE

You will publish creative writing and undertake advanced research in an appropriate field of study in English and Comparative Literatures. You will also undertake teaching and other academic duties as required within the Department and, additionally, attract research students to the department; building an appropriate research grouping of international significance and substance. You will possess an emergent or already established international standing in an appropriate field of study in English and Comparative Literatures. You will also be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of teaching experience.

Please note that appointments at Assistant Professor level entail a period of probation (normally 5 years). For further information and to apply, please go to http://www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs. Applications must be received by 2 December 2011. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 19 March 2012.

From MLA JIL 9/15

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Assistant Professor in Creative Writing, beginning August 2012, to teach in the Department of English, which has an English-Creative Writing Emphasis major with more than 80 majors and minors in the program. We are looking for an accomplished writer with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, publications in one creative writing genre-preferably fiction-and the ability to teach in at least one other genre. Further teaching responsibilities include teaching composition and literature courses and designing writing, cultural, or humanities courses to fit specific goals in the General Education program. Second field is open, dependent upon the applicant's areas of expertise. Required: Ph.D. by the time of appointment, previous university teaching experience, and a willingness to advise and mentor students and to assist with visiting writers, student publications, and readings. Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and experience. The normal teaching load is 12 units. The University expects creative/scholarly activity appropriate to field, including research, scholarship, and creative endeavor, that supports its programs.

Qualifications (Required):


 * Education: Ph.D required in literature or creative writing by time of appointment


 * University teaching Experience in area of expertise: Fiction preferred, nonfiction or poetry also acceptable


 * Publication in one creative writing genre, fiction preferred


 * Experience teaching first-year written communication


 * Ability to advise and work with undergraduate students


 * Assistance with visiting writers, student publications, and readings


 * Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University's commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.

Qualifications which may be considered an asset:


 * Editorial experience with a literary magazine


 * Experience in literary editing and publishing fields

To Apply: Online applications are required at: https://jobs.uwrf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/ {C}Submit a resume (or curriculum vitae), letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience and a separate statement addressing your ability to contribute to the enhancement of student awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures. Include a sample of professional publication in creative writing, fiction preferred. Include unofficial graduate transcripts (official copies will be required if hired) and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience, and professional preparation.

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Wayne State University (Prose Genres, Associate or Full)
Associate or Full Professor in Creative Writing. Pending final budget approval, the Department of English at Wayne State University invites applications for an associate or full professor specializing in creative writing. Preference will be given to candidates working in prose genres, including fiction, creative non-fiction, and drama.

Wayne State University is an urban research university with the highest Carnegie designation of RU/VH [Research University, very high research productivity]. The teaching load in the English Department is 2-2.

The WSU Jobs site will open on October 1, 2011. To submit an application, applicants should go to http://jobs.wayne.edu and upload the following: letter of application, CV, and one 20-25 page writing sample (double-spaced). Applicants should also arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to Ellen Barton, Chair, Department of English, Wayne State University, 5057 Woodward, Detroit, MI, 48202. All materials are due by November 1, 2011.

From MLA JIL 9/13/11

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Harvard University. Briggs-Copeland Lecturer in Poetry
Harvard University. Department of English is seeking a Briggs-Copeland Lecturer in poetry, with responsibility for teaching two undergraduate writing workshops per semester. Five-year untenured appointment to begin July 1, 2012. Two books (not including chapbooks) plus significant publications & teaching experience expected. Candidates should submit letter of application, resume, writing sample, plus the names and contact information of two references, no later than November 1, 2011. Apply online at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Illinois College - Visiting Asst. Professor
The Illinois College English Department seeks applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in writing, beginning August 2012. The position is for one year, with a definite possibility of another year. The new faculty member will teach fiction, new media/journalistic writing, and introductory writing. Experience with other genres, such as scriptwriting, playwriting, and nonfiction is also desirable. For more information, see http://www.ic.edu/employment.

From MLA JIL 9/15/11

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Kenyon College - Visiting Richard L. Thomas Professor of Creative Writing
A five-year untenured half-time (spring-semester) appointment, renewed annually, with responsibility for two undergraduate courses, one of which must be a writing workshop. The starting date is January 2013. The appointment comes with spring-semester campus housing and full twelve-month benefits. Although the Thomas Professor must be at Kenyon only in the spring semester, the position requires contributions to the life of the College throughout the academic year (such as advising students, consulting on curricular matters, and helping to plan events).

Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications include teaching experience and significant publication in both fiction and nonfiction (at least two books).

Applications must include a cover letter, a c.v., three letters of reference, and a writing sample (up to 30 pages). Only electronic applications will be accepted. We will read applications until the position has been filled, but you must submit your application by December 15 to ensure that it will be reviewed in time for interviews at AWP in Chicago (February 29 - March 3, 2012). An Equal Opportunity Employer, Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates. Applications must be made at https://employment.kenyon.edu

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Princeton University - Hodder Fellowship
The Hodder Fellowship. Princeton University, Lewis Center for the Arts

Website: http://www.princeton.edu/arts/fellows

The Hodder Fellowship will be given to writers of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the 2012-2013 academic year. Hodder Fellows may be poets, playwrights, novelists, creative nonfiction writers, translators, or other artists and humanists who have "much more than ordinarily intellectual and literary gifts" and who are selected "for promise rather than performance." Given the strengths of our applicant pool, most successful Fellows have published a first book and are undertaking significant new work that might not be possible without the "studious leisure" afforded by this fellowship. Hodder Fellows spend an academic year at Princeton pursuing independent projects. Fellowships cannot fund work leading to the Ph.D. You need not be a U.S. citizen to apply. Submit a resume, sample of previous work (10 pages maximum, not returnable), and a project proposal of 2-3 pages.

Guidelines available on website. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. Apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu.

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Radcliffe Fellowships
http://www.radcliffe.edu/fellowship_program.aspx

Stipends are funded up to $70,000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses. Some support for relocation expenses is provided where relevant. If so directed, Radcliffe will pay the stipend to the fellow's home institution. We work with fellows who have families to help with relocation issues and make for a smooth transition.

Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University during the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2012 through May 31, 2013. Visual artists and film, video, sound, and new media artists may apply to come for either one or two semesters. In the event that they come for one semester, the stipend is $35,000. Fellows are expected to be free of their regular commitments so they may devote themselves full time to the work outlined in their proposal. Since this is a residential fellowship, we expect fellows to reside in the Boston area during that period and to have their primary office at the Institute so that they can participate fully in the life of the community.

Eligibility for Individual Creative Artists - Application Material. Please note that artists and writers need not have a Ph.D. or an M.F.A. to apply; however, they must meet other specific eligibility requirements, listed below.

Applicants in creative arts cannot be students in doctoral or master’s programs at the time of application submission. Applicants in creative arts cannot apply in consecutive years; those applicants may apply after waiting two complete application cycles. For example, creative arts applicants who applied in the fall of 2009 must wait until the fall of 2012 to apply again; those who applied in the fall of 2010 must wait until the fall of 2013 to apply again.

Creative Writers

Fiction and Nonfiction: To be considered for a fellowship in fiction or nonfiction, applicants must have any of the following: one or more published books, contract for the publication of a book-length manuscript, or at least three shorter works (longer than newspaper articles) published. Evidence of publication in print format within the last five years is highly desirable; Web site publications are not acceptable as the only form of previously published work. Applicants should note that reviewers take into account evidence of a distinctive, original voice, richness or dimensionality of text, and coherence in the project plan. Professionals interested in writing about their work experiences should apply in the category of nonfiction. Recommendations from editors and/or agents are not acceptable.

Poetry: To be considered for a fellowship in poetry, applicants must have had at least 20 poems published in the last five years or a published book of poetry and must be in the process of completing a manuscript. Reviewers examine the submissions for evidence of originality, vision, and maturity. Recommendations from editors and/or agents are not acceptable.

Individual applications for the fellowship year 2012–2013 are available on-line. Before beginning an application, please review eligibility requirements. The deadline for applications in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts is Monday, October 3, 2011 (11:59 PM EST).

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Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2011-12

St. Lawrence University - Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing
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 2012-2013. 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.

M.F.A. or Ph.D. in creative writing, with a minimum of two books and significant additional publications, are required. We encourage applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic, and national perspectives to bear on their writing and teaching. 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.

Please send a detailed letter of application, C/V emphasizing publications and relevant teaching experience, e-mail address, sample syllabi and writing exercises, to Dr. Sidney L. Sondergard, Viebranz Search Committee, Department of English, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617. Review of applications will begin on September 26, 2011. Finalists will be asked to submit a writing sample and three letters of recommendation attesting to teaching experience.

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University of Washington Bothell
INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS AND SCIENCES

Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) seeks applicants for multiple positions. Successful candidates will join a faculty working across the arts, humanities, and social and natural sciences in a curriculum that values interdisciplinary and engaged research and pedagogy. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student and community populations. For full position descriptions, including specific qualifications and application requirements, see http://www.uwb.edu/hr/employment.

Comparative Ethnic Studies: Assistant or Associate Professor, two full-time, tenure track, nine-month academic year appointments. Dynamic educators who can integrate teaching, research, and practice in comparative ethnic studies across one or more of the following areas: visual studies; performance studies; material culture; comparative history; public history.

Creative Writing and Poetics: Senior Lecturers/Artists-in-Residence (multiple positions, full-or half-time; 3-year renewable academic year appointments). Dynamic educators for a new MFA program; expertise in diverse genres, including cross genre and hybrid forms, and in poetics that address social, cultural, and/or technological aspects of writing.

Preferred deadline for all positions: October 17, 2011.

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Washington College (MD) - VAP in Creative Writing
The Washington College English department seeks candidates for a three-semester appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor of English, with specialization in creative writing. The successful candidate will begin teaching in January 2012 and continue through the 2012-13 academic year. A Ph.D. or M.F.A. in English or Creative Writing is required; evidence of teaching excellence on the college level and significant publication are expected. This position involves teaching a 3/3 load including introductory and advanced writing and literature courses and an advanced non-fiction writing workshop. Salary is competitive.

Washington College, home to a vibrant literary community, is located in historic Chestertown on Maryland's Eastern Shore, enrolls approximately 1450 students, and is within easy driving distance to Washington D. C., Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Applicants can learn more about the College at www.washcoll.edu and more about the English department, the creative writing minor, the Sophie Kerr Series and Prize, and the Rose O'Neill Literary House at http://english.washcoll.edu/

Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript and a writing sample through our online portal Consensus, at https://highereddecisions.com/wcm/cur rent_vacancies.asp. If you have more than one document you would like to include under "Other Documentation," please combine into one Word (.doc) or PDF file and upload under "Attach Other Document." Three letters of recommendation should be sent via post or email to Dr. Kathryn Moncrief, Chair, Department of English, Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620-1197. Telephone: (410) 778-7879; Fax: 410-810-7132; e-mail: kmoncrief2@washcoll.edu.

Applications received by Oct. 1, 2011 will receive priority; review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Washington College is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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AGE
under 30: 7

30-35: 11

36-40: 20

41-45: 9

46-50: 3

over 50: 5

TOTAL: 55 <--- Don't forget to update Total!!

Field
Poet: 23

Fiction Writer: 15

Creative Non-Fiction Writer: 3

Multi-Genre: 4

Creative Nonfiction/Fiction:

Fiction/Poetry: 1

Creative Nonfiction/Poetry:

Creative Nonfiction/Fiction/Poetry:

Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Playwriting: 3

Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting/Journalism:

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:

Finishing MFA or Ph. D & going on the market: 13

Working as adjunct/lecturer, looking for TT job: 8

Have visiting gig, looking for TT: 7

Have TT job and looking for new one: 10

Tenured and on the market because of a spouse/partner: 3

Window shopping: 4

Degrees
PhD only:1

PhD and MA (lit, not cw): 1

Phd and Terminal MA: 3

MFA and ABD: 3

MFA only: 15

PhD and MFA in ...


 * Fiction: 3


 * Poetry: 15


 * Non-fiction:

PhD and MFA (two genres):

PhD, MFA, and MA: 1

Two MFAs (in different genres or same):

Terminal MA: 1

MFA and MA: 3

MA (not terminal): 1

Other: 1

Publications
No book yet: 11

First book under contract: 2

First book published: 8

First book + edited anthology published: 2

First book published, second book under contract: 2

Multiple books published: 16

Possibilities for MFA or PhD/ABD but no book yet
(tho two t-t poetry gigs did go to people w/ no book yet last year)

(sev. of these offer valuable additional teaching experience):

1. Wisconsin: po & fict: applicants can't have a bk yet: 1 year, 1/1 U.G. CW teaching, 27k + ben., deadline Feb. 1st: http://creativewriting.wisc.edu/fellowships/poetryfiction.html

2. P-town Fine Arts Work Center: po & fict: "emerging" writers (may be pre-book or may have book(s): 7-month residency, stipend $750ish/month, deadline Dec. 1st: http://www.fawc.org/fellowships/index.php

3. Stegner: po & fict: those w/ no book eligible; those w/ bks also eligible?: no MFA or any degree needed: 2 year WS attendance, 26k + benefits per year; deadline Dec. 1st: http://www.stanford.edu/group/creativewriting/stegner.html

4. Axton: alternates genres; 1/1 CW teaching; not sure if those w/ bks can apply?; 25k + ben.; last deadline was Nov 30th; not sure if this is a hiring yea/& if so for which genre/or what deadline?: http://www.pw.org/content/axton_fellowship_fiction

5. Stadler: poetry: 1 year, possible 2nd year renewal; 20k: various duties: deadline Oct. 1st; ttp://www.bucknell.edu/x3733.xml

6. Tickner: genre?: those w/ no book eligible; those w/ bks also eligible?; 1 year; 1/1 teaching HS + other duties; 30k + ben; deadline Jan. 7th: http://www.gilman.edu/program/tickner-writing-center/tickner-writing-fellow/index.aspx

7. Amy Lowell Travelling: poetry: us. goes to ppl w/ book(s) but not always; 52k & you must stay outta North America for a year; 1 year: deadline Oct. 15th (has to be in their office by this date): http://www.amylowell.org/faq.htm

8. Colgate Olive B. O'Connor Fellowship in CW: po, fict, NF: pre-book ("for completion of"); 1/1 CW teaching; salary? benefits? deadline?: http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments/english/creativewritingfellowship

9. '''Exeter. '''Deadline: Dec. 1: http://www.exeter.edu/about_us/171_264.aspx

10. Seven Hills (Cincinnati) (Google "seven hills school cincinnati writing fellowship")

11. Daehler Fellowship-Colorado College. Info not posted yet, but deadline usually late March.

12. Kenyon Review Fellowships: Genre? Emerging writers. 2-year fellowship, 32K + health; teach one course per year + other duties. Different from Kenyon VAP. Deadline Dec 1. http://www.kenyonreview.org/programs-fellowships.php

Suggestions
Q: Could we separate Visiting & T-T?

A: Created separate category for visiting appts / limited term appts. /fellowships above. If you want to further sub-divide it (by genre or something), by all means feel free to edit further.

Q: Since non-TT professors are sometimes offered nice benefit packages, it might make more sense to replace "Tired of adjunct serfdom, dreaming of health insurance" with something like "Working as an adjunct/lecturer/instructor, looking for a TT job with an academic rank/chance of promotion/better benefits." Less funny but more accurate...

Last Year's Poetry Jobs
Q:/Suggestion: If anyone knows who got these poetry gigs last year--Portland State, Oklahoma State, Cal Lutheran, Taylor, & Worcester State--pls add to last year's Wiki?

A: Some of these new hires are (eventually) advertised on the AWP site:

http://www.awpwriter.org/careers/hires.htm

You could also consult the faculty pages of those specific universities/departments.

C: Just as fyi, round-up of last year's (2010-2011) TT poetry hires: Went to people with PhDs: 13 hires; to people w/ MFA + two or more bks: 7; MA + two bks: 1; MFA & one bk: 5; MFA & no bk: 1.

C: Interestingly, the stats from two years ago (2009-2010 wiki) are similar: MFA + 1 bk: 5 hires; MFA + 2 or more bks: 6; PhD + 1 or more books: 5; unknown: 3. It's possible, tho unlikely, to get a t-t poetry job w/ the bare minimum of an MFA & one book. (I wonder if it's true for fiction, too, that most jobs go to those with "more" than an MFA & one book?)

Last year's Wiki isn't letting me post, but here's this: feel free to move:

PhD:

1. Bethany College: Jessie Janeshek (PhD, MFA, 1 book + 1 ed. Anth.)

2. Bowling Green: Jennifer Chang (Ph.D, MFA, 1 book)

3. Brown: Cole Swensen (PhD, MA, 13 books)

4. California Lutheran: Jacqueline Lyons (PhD, MFA, 3 bks)

5.Georgetown College: Adam Clay (Ph.D, MFA, 2 bks (1 out 1 forth.)

6. Hobart & Wm. Smith: Kathryn Cowles (Ph.D., 1 book)

7. Oklahoma State: Ange Estes (PhD, MA, 4 bks)

8. Tufts: offer accepted: Katie Peterson (PhD, 1 bk)

9. University of Arizona: Joshua Marie Wilkinson (PhD, MFA, MA, 5 books + 2 edited)

10. U of Cincinnati: Danielle Cadena Deulen (PhD, MFA, 1bk

11. U of Hawaii, Manoa: Craig Perez Santos (PhD, MFA, 2 books)

12. University Illinois, Chicago: Roger Reeves (PhD [ABD]; no books, but significant pubs)

13. University of Nebraska, Lincoln: Kwame Dawes (PhD, 20+books) MFA + 2 or more books:

1. Cal State San Bernadino: Chad Sweeney (MFA, 4 books/3 out/1 forth.+ trans.&ed. anth.)

2. Columbia College Chicago: Michael Robins (MFA, 2 books)

3. Rutgers-Newark: Brenda Shaughnessy (MFA, 2 books)

4. Shippensburg: Zach Savich (MFAs, UMass & Iowa; 3 books)

5. Temple: Brian Teare (MFA, 3 books)

6. UC San Diego: Ben Doller (MFA, 3 books, editor)

7. University of Virginia: Paul Guest (MFA, 4 bks of poems, 1 memoir) MA + 2 or more books:

1. University Minnesota: Peter Campion (MA, 2 books)

MFA & 1 bk:

1. Middlebury: Karin Gottshall (MFA, 1 book)

2. Portland State: John Beer (MFA, 1 book)

3. U Arkansas Little Rock: Nickole Brown (MFA, 1 book)

4. U of Idaho: Alexandra Teague (MFA, 1 book)

5. Wichita State: Sam Taylor (MFA, 1 Book)

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">MFA & no book yet:

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">1. Georgia Southern: Emma Bolden (MFA; chapbooks; no book yet) <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Don't know who got them?:

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">1. Taylor; U Central Missouri