CreativeWriting 2011

=Job Listings 2010-11=

=Poetry=

Bowling Green SU
HigherEd

"Tenure-track assistant professor in Poetry Writing and Literature."

"Qualifications: PhD in English or MFA in Creative Writing by start date of employment; Specialization in poetry writing; Strong record of publication of poetry, including at least one book of poetry; Strong commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching, including the teaching of literature. Desirable attributes: secondary specialization in creative nonfiction; experience editing a national literary journal; and interest in form/theory of poetry."

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Q: Does anyone know who's leaving (or left) BG? Or are they just adding a poet to their roster?

A: They're just adding a new poet. No one's leaving.

Brown University
Higher Ed

"Brown University invites applications for an Associate Professor or Professor specializing in Poetry. Candidates should have a strong national and international reputation as a poet, a substantial publication record, and extensive teaching experience; additional expertise in other areas such as translation or poetics. An ideal candidate will also have leadership potential and be interested in helping to develop and administer the future of the Literary Arts Program...."

Deadline: December 1, 2010

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
HigherEd

"Tenure-track assistant professor in Creative Writing-Poetry, full-time appointment beginning August 2011. MFA or PhD from an accredited institution required by time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching, service, and professional activity including published poetry (preferably a book). The 4/4 course load will include creative writing, general education courses in composition and literature, and other courses in the English major depending on interest and expertise. Course reduction available for advising the student literary magazine."

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University of California, San Diego
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"we seek candidates for a faculty position in the areas of creative writing and poetry. Preference will be given to scholars at the tenure-track assistant professor level. Excellent candidates in other discipline areas or at other levels will also be seriously considered. The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience."

Deadline: November 15, 2010

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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Link (Requisition Number  167937)

"The Department of English at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (poetry), a tenure-track position with a 2/2 course load, to begin fall semester 2011. Successful applicants are expected to maintain an active record of publication in poetry; teach primarily in the graduate creative writing program; direct MFA theses; serve on MFA admissions committee; act as advisor to dislocate (the graduate student literary magazine); and teach some undergraduate creative writing and literature courses."

Deadline: To be assured of full consideration, online applications with attached materials must be submitted by October 15, 2010

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Chronicle

"The Department of English at the University of Nebraska Lincoln seeks applications and nominations for an advanced associate professor or a full professor to serve as the Glenna Luschei Professor and Editor of Prairie Schooner..."

Deadline: October 25, 2010

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=Fiction=

Bucknell
"Tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing), entry-level (no more than four years of full-time post-doctoral teaching experience at the time of appointment), beginning August 2011. Specializing in creative writing: fiction, with ability to teach fiction writing at beginning and advanced levels as well as introductory multi-genre courses. Ability to teach creative nonfiction, screenwriting, or playwriting is desirable."

(LINK to HigherED)

Deadline: October 15, 2010

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Q: Does anybody know if Bucknell's going to MLA?

California State University, Monterey Bay
Link to Higher Ed

The Division of Humanities and Communication (HCOM) at CSUMB seeks an Assistant Professor whose specialty is in both Fiction and Creative Nonfiction Writing to teach undergraduate courses in its Creative Writing and Social Action concentration (CWSA). We seek a candidate who is uniquely qualified and committed to educating working-class, ethnically diverse, and historically under-served students through innovation in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, scholarship, community service, and collaborative and imaginative program development.

Deadline: 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010, TO BE GUARANTEED A REVIEW

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I interviewed for a fiction position with this university five years ago and was very put off when I was told that "no one owns their classes." My response was, "Any professor can teach a fiction workshop?" The reply was, "Yes." I was also told that it was a 3/3/3/1 teaching load where you had to teach during an intensive one-month winter quarter in addition to the 3/3/3 load. Though the situation may have improved at CSU, whoever interviews for this job should ask a lot of questions.

College of Wooster (OH)
Higher Ed

"Visiting Assistant Professor of English, beginning Fall, 2011. Three-year position. Background in teaching all forms and levels of writing, especially fiction and/or creative nonfiction; secondary expertise in U.S. ethnic literatures desirable. The successful candidate may also teach the department's introductory course in textual and cultural interpretation. Ph.D. or M.F.A. expected; significant publication record expected. Please send application, cv, and three letters of reference to the Chair, Department of English, The College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691."

Deadline: December 4, 2010

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National University (CA)
(Link to Chronicle)

"Assistant Professor in Creative Writing, fiction preferred . . . Applicants should hold an MFA or PhD in creative writing or a related field and have at least one published book with a reputable publisher. Some experience in writing genre fiction--particularly science fiction, horror, thriller, or young adult literature (including fantasy)--is encouraged."

Deadline: Review of applications begins Sept. 8.

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A: Do they run on a corporate model? I did a phone interview with them a while back from my research beforehand it seemed to me like they were a vast, military/industrial complex of schools in California that ran on a strange and intense schedule, possibly at a profit, and that there was a high turnover rate for profs. Can someone out there speak to this at all?

Texas State University-San Marcos
(LINK to txstate website).

"Assistant professor of English, specialty in fiction writing, with secondary specialization in non-fiction writing. The successful applicant is expected to maintain an active record of publication in fiction and/or creative non-fiction and to teach primarily in the graduate fiction program and to direct MFA theses, with some teaching of undergraduate creative writing. "

Deadline: Reviews begins October 25, 2010

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This position officially opened when Dagoberto Gilb left TxState to teach at the University of Victoria, yet there has been an on again/ off again search for a candidate since 2007. ZZ Packer was brought in to replace Gilb in spring 2010, but she left for the Hodder fellowship at Princeton this year.

A Few Past finalists:

Brett Anthony Johnston

John McManus

Holly Goddard Jones

Alex Ohlin

University of British Columbia
TT (LINK to UBC website)

The Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor (I) in Fiction in the Creative Writing Program, to begin in January 2011. Requirements include: graduate degree (Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing preferred); demonstrated excellence and at least five years experience in the teaching of university-level creative writing courses at both the undergraduate (including introductory lecture courses) and graduate level (including the supervision of graduate theses); publication of at least three novels; and full participation in Creative Writing teaching team work and program affairs. The ideal candidate will have an international profile. Support letters from established novelists would be recommended.

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University of Cincinnati
HR

(Position Number 210UC1269)

"The Department of English and Comparative Literature invites applications from distinguished fiction writers for an open rank position."

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010

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Candidate will replace Brock Clarke, who left for Bowdoin College.

University of Oregon
"The Creative Writing Program at the University of Oregon welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Fiction. M.F.A., Ph.D., or M.A. in Creative Writing with a specialization in Fiction required. The successful candidate will have at least one published book from a nationally recognized press and another in progress (if not in press and under contract); numerous magazine publications; prizes and/or fellowships; evidence of strong graduate and undergraduate university teaching; evidence of ongoing scholarly and creative interests; and experience in an M.F.A. environment (teaching, advising, service, running a reading series, etc.)."

Link to Posting at Academic Jobs Online

Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010

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West Virginia University
Link (Chronicle)

"The Department of English at West Virginia University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing with a specialization in Fiction Writing..."

Deadline: November 1, 2010

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=Non-Fiction=

Fairfield University (CT)
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"tenure-track Assistant Professor in non-fiction creative writing in the English Department, beginning August 2011. The successful candidate will teach courses in creative writing (focusing on memoir and personal essay), first-year writing, editing and publishing, and other areas within the hire's specialization."

Deadline: Application review begins October 1, 2010

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=Open=

Georgia Southern
Assistant Professor, Creative Writing (search 59262)

Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Writing and Linguistics, the Assistant Professor of Creative Writing position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities and a terminal degree. The successful candidate will teach 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.

Deadline: Postmark deadline for receipt of applications is October 15, 2010.

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=Q and A=

Who Would Win????

Hands Across the Water I: MFAs / MAs / PhDs in the USA and the UK

There has been discussion about creative programs in the USA and how they all stack up. How are programs in the UK viewed in the USA?

Who would win:

Creative PhD Utah vs Creative PhD UEA

A: Has anybody with a creative PhD from England gotten a job in the States?

C: Just as in the States, there are only a few Creative PhD programs in the UK. As such, there are only a handful of UK Creative PhDs out there. And, of those few who hold a Creative PhD, those who do get jobs most often stay in the UK (just as is the case with Creative PhDs in the States staying in the States). That said, it is a good question: does anyone on this list have a Creative PhD from the UK? How is/was the job hunt? And, for people who have been on the administration side of the table, how does a Creative PhD from the UK factor in?

C: The only thing I'd add to the above is that there are actually about a few dozen creative PhDs in the States, which is more than "only a few" so that throws things out of whack a bit. They range from California, Utah, Louisiana, Milwaukee, Chicago, Denver, South Dakota, Mississippi, Georgia, NY, Kentucky, Missouri, Houston, Nebraska, Florida, Ohio, and still others, I'm sure. I lost track years ago.

C: Fair enough. Few is vague. Abramson's blog lists 35 in the USA, 36 in England, 5 in Wales, 3 in Scotland, and 2 in Ireland.

Hands Across the Water II: Publishing in the UK and the USA

Book from Shearsman < / > /= Book from Coffee House

First book from Salt / Shearsman / Seren / Reality Street / Salmon / etc < / > / = Second tier first book prize

SUGGESTIONS

Can the listings be formatted like many of the other English pages? See American or Rhet/Comp.

A: Good suggestion. Done!

C: Awesome! Thanks!!