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FICTION - Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions
Johns Hopkins University (MD) - Assistant Professor - Fiction
We are seeking to fill a position in fiction at the assistant-professor level. Interested applicants should have at least one book of fiction published by a reputable house, and another underway. Teaching responsibilities (two courses per semester) will include undergraduate and graduate courses. Ability and experience in the teaching of writing and literature are requisite to the job. We are particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated ability to develop and teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Native American, African-American, Latino/a, Asian American, and World Literature.
Start Date: July 1, 2017
Required Degree: None
Preferred Degree: None
About the Organization: The Writing Seminars, one of the oldest graduate programs in creative writing, offers a two-year Master of Fine Arts degree in poetry and fiction, as well as an undergraduate major.
How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and CV electronically via Interfolio.https://apply.interfolio.com/36451
Application must be received by November 1, 2016
AA/EOE Statement: Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the university’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.
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Salisbury University (MD) - Assistant Professor in English - Creative Writing (Fiction)
The Department of English at Salisbury University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English.
Area of Specialization: Creative Writing (Fiction).
Primary Job Duties: Teaching three four-credit courses per semester in beginning and advanced creative writing with an emphasis on fiction; helping build the creative writing program; and participating in the activities and service of the department and the university. Utilizing effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.
Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in creative writing required. Record of successful teaching and of publications with national and/or international distribution.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in English with a concentration in creative writing.
Applications submitted by November 1, 2016 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 2017. Applications are accepted only via Salisbury University's online employment application system. Visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online.
All applicants must submit: 1.) A letter of interest; 2.) curriculum vitae; 3.) teaching philosophy; 4.) three (3) blind letters of reference provided from your professional references of by an online credential service provider send directly to cdhubbard@salisbury.edu. All documents must be submitted via the online employment application system. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Christopher Vilmar at jpwenke@salisbury.edu. First round interviews will be conducted via Skype.
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NON-FICTION - Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions
University of Denver (CO) - TT Assistant Professor of English - Creative Writing Non-Fiction
The Department of English seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in the area of Creative Writing Non-Fiction. We are seeking a critically engaged and widely published writer whose interests might include writing for theater, performance, film, and/or electronic media; stories and novels in prose and/or alternative narrative forms; translation, cross-cultural literature, and/or documentary writing.
Essential Functions
Teach five (5) courses per academic year.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Demonstrated potential for very good to excellent teaching.
Ability to meet the English Department teaching requirements for tenure and promotion.
Required Qualifications
MFA in Creative Writing; or
ABD with the expectation that the dissertation will be finished by December 1, 2016 and Ph.D. completed by September 1, 2017.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in English or related discipline.
Specialization in creative writing (prose).
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through https://dujobs.silkroad.com/ to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please click New Resume/CV at the bottom of the page to begin application. If you have questions regarding this position please contact: Department of English, 303.871.2266.
Please include the following documents with your application: CV
Cover letter - The Department is committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will advance this commitment through their research, teaching and/or service.
Three letters of recommendation
Any additional support materials
The letters of recommendation need to be submitted by November 15, 2016 to: Clark Davis, Chair, Department of English, University of Denver, 2000 East Asbury Ave. Denver, CO 80208.
NOTE: The online system is limited to uploading 5 files. Please combine content if necessary to get all content uploaded.
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LBGT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Wheaton College (IL) - TT Open Rank - Creative Nonfiction
The English Department at Wheaton College invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track position to teach Creative Nonfiction for our writing concentration beginning fall 2017. We especially welcome applicants who could also teach a course in one or more of the following: journalism, screenwriting, or playwriting. The ideal candidate will also have a commitment to the liberal arts tradition and enthusiasm for teaching within our major and our general education literature and writing courses. Teaching load is 3/3. Ph.D. or M.F.A. with a strong publication record in creative nonfiction. Please see College website for more information: http://www.wheaton.edu/About-Wheaton. Send letter of interest, cv, and names of references by November 4 to Sharon Coolidge, Chair, English Department, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Il 60187 or via email: Sharon.Coolidge@wheaton.edu. Application forms will be sent to promising applicants. Wheaton College is a highly selective evangelical Christian liberal arts college whose faculty affirm a Statement of Faith and the moral and lifestyle expectations of our Community Covenant. Wheaton College complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be mailed to promising candidates.
LINK: http://www2.wheaton.edu/HR/employment/openings_fac.php?id=269
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POETRY - Full-Time / Tenure-track Positions
Brown University (RI) - TT Open Rank Position with Emphasis on Poetry
Candidates should have an MFA or equivalent, a strong publication record, including at least one book of poetry, and be able to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching poetry at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional experience in other areas such as hybrid genre, international literature, translation, literary theory, film/video, and/or digital arts would be welcome. Duties of the position include teaching poetry as well as elective seminars/workshops and literature courses, directing undergraduate and graduate theses, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the department through individual and collaborative initiatives. An ideal candidate will also have the leadership potential for developing and administering the Literary Arts Department.
Please submit via https://apply.interfolio.com/35997 a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, an artist's statement, a writing sample (including a substantial portion of a creative text), and a list of at least three references. Please do not send letters of reference at this initial stage. This will be an accelerated search; we plan to make the appointment by the end of the fall semester; therefore, the review of applications will begin on September 15, 2016 and end on October 21, 2016.
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Bryn Mawr College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor - Creative Writing - Poetry
The Creative Writing Program (CWP), part of the Arts Program at Bryn Mawr College, invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in poetry to start August 1, 2017.
Candidates must have an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (or equivalent expertise) in hand by the start date, as well as publications; at least one book of poetry is desirable. Specialization in a secondary genre (e.g. playwriting, memoir, writing for children, literary translation, etc.), and a demonstrable commitment to undergraduate teaching is expected. Academic responsibilities include: teaching four beginning/intermediate or advanced-level undergraduate creative writing courses each year in poetry and a secondary genre, and a critical thinking and college seminar course for first year students. We expect this new faculty member to participate in administration of the CWP, including the annual Reading Series.
The CWP offers a comprehensive curriculum of workshops to undergraduate students at Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges. Class sizes are small and all courses are writing-intensive. The CWP aims to serve both students who might wish to pursue work in Creative Writing after graduation, and those who wish to explore Creative Writing on a course-by-course basis. An annual Reading Series brings writers of national and international reputation in all literary genres to campus.
Submit as pdf documents a curriculum vitae and, a cover letter outlining writing and teaching interests and experience as they relate to this position by October 31, 2016 to the Creative Writing Program Search Committee via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/35950. In addition, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Creative Writing Program Search Committee. Please do not send publications; these will be requested at a later stage of the search. Applications received by October 31, 2016 will receive full consideration.
http://www.brynmawr.edu/provost/open_positions.html
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Last hire (in fiction) was internal, and according to their website, there are lecturers who may also make for compelling internal hires, or at least as a barometer to measure one's self against.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst (MA) - TT Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor - Modern / Contemporary Poetry
The Department of English at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track, Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor to begin September 2017. Successful candidate will teach modern and contemporary poetry workshops and seminars, and serve on MFA thesis committees. Successful candidate will also be expected to direct the MFA program in rotation with other faculty, teach a TA-assisted, large undergraduate Living Writers course in rotation, and fully participate in an active and collegial department of English. Our MFA in Creative Writing is one of the oldest and most distinguished graduate writing programs in the country.Qualifications: Either MFA or PhD in English or closely related fields, evidence of outstanding college-level teaching, and a strong publication record including at least one book. Applicants with specialization in African-American, diasporic, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, Asian-American, or Arab-American poetics especially welcome Salary commensurate with qualifications. To apply, submit the following materials: a cover letter, vita, a 25-page sample of recent written work or published book (as PDF), and the names and email contact information for three references to the link below. After receiving acknowledgment, applicants will be notified to contact their referees to submit letters. http:///umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=74997 All application materials must be received by Oct. 14 to insure consideration. Application materials will not be returned. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. http://www.umass.edu/english
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OPEN / MIXED GENRE - Full-Time / Tenure-Track Positions
Massey University (NZ) - Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing
Applications are invited for a permanent, fulltime position as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing within the School of English and Media Studies at Massey University’s Manawatu Campus in Palmerston North. The level of appointment will depend on qualifications and experience.
The School of English and Media Studies has a strong record in teaching excellence and pastoral care of students in an interactive learning environment. Courses are taught in internal and distance learning modes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The School offers undergraduate majors in Creative Writing, English, Expressive Arts (creative writing, performance, and digital media production), and Media Studies, as well as minors in Theatre Studies and in Public and Professional Writing. Creative writing papers currently on offer include fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, writing for theatre, script writing, and writing for children.
The School wishes to appoint an applicant who is able to contribute to a range of offerings in the Bachelor of Arts major in Creative Writing and to creative writing papers in the Bachelor of Communication major in Expressive Arts. Immediate responsibilities will include lectures and workshops for an established introductory creative writing course (poetry, fiction), as well as more advanced undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: creative non-fiction, fiction, and/or poetry. The position also includes teaching creative writing at postgraduate level and supervision of students engaging in creative/critical research. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to student life and culture outside the classroom. The capacity to contribute to the School’s other teaching programmes would be an advantage; candidates are encouraged to look at the School’s full range of programmes and consider possible areas of synergy and cross-disciplinary co-operation.
The successful candidate will have an advanced qualification (preferably a completed PhD), university teaching experience, creative publications and other evidence of on-going research/creative activity. All applications need to be submitted by means of the Massey University careers website, and should include a letter of application, a current Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three referees (with full contact details).
The start time for this position is no later than 1 February 2017. Enquiries of an Academic nature about the position should be directed to Carol Seelye, School of English and Media Studies, ph 64-6-951-7549, or c.a.seelye@massey.ac.nz
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing date: 11 September 2016. Reference number: A269-16SF
For further information and to apply online, visit: http://www.massey.ac.nz/joinus/
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SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY - Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, Multiple Genres
The Department of English & Creative Writing at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing specializing in work in multiple genres, beginning in August 2017. Special interest in creative nonfiction and poetry. Teaching responsibilities include several levels of creative writing workshops as well as first-year composition and introductory literature or genre surveys. The successful candidate will have published a book or have publications in nationally reputable literary journals, excel as a teacher, and also show exemplary interest in building and maintaining Susquehanna University’s nationally-distinguished undergraduate creative writing major. The standard teaching load is 3/3.
Candidates must possess either an MFA with a substantive publishing record or a Ph.D. in creative writing. All candidates must present evidence of creative, literary, and teaching potential. Our highly-engaged creative writing program is regularly ranked as one of the top tier undergraduate majors in North America, hosts the Raji-Syman Visiting Writers Series, and offers a supportive collegial environment. www.susqu.edu/writers
Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, and a statement on how you will contribute to campus diversity and inclusion (specifying your experience with inclusive pedagogical practices in teaching, advising, and mentoring) online at https://jobs.susqu.edu/. Any inquiries should be sent to the department co-chair, Dr. Glen Retief, retief@susqu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 17.
As a living, learning and working community, Susquehanna University affirms its commitment to being an engaged, culturally inclusive campus. As we seek to embody the rich diversity of the human community, we commit ourselves to the full participation of persons who represent the breadth of human difference. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Susquehanna University is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in educating undergraduate students for productive lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and interconnected world. Its more than 2,100 undergraduates come from 35 states and 22 countries, and all students study away through Susquehanna’s unique Global Opportunities program. Susquehanna University’s 325 acre campus, noted for its beauty, is located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 50 miles north of Harrisburg in the scenic Susquehanna River Valley, about a three hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. For more information, please visit https://www.susqu.edu.
VISITING POSITIONS / LIMITED-TERM APPOINTMENTS
Emory University (GA) - Creative Writing Fellow in Fiction
Two-year fellowship in fiction in lively undergraduate English/Creative Writing Program, beginning fall 2017. Load 2-1, all workshops; $30,000 salary, and health benefits. Fellow will give a public reading. Required: MFA or Ph.D. in last five years, with Creative Writing teaching experience; record of publication, with a first book underway. Desireable: interest in secondary genre, creative nonfiction and/or screenwriting.
Deadline Date: November 1, 2016
Start Date: August 23, 2017
Required Degree: MFA
Emory University, a top-ranked private institution recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools, and one of the world's leading health care systems, is located on a beautiful campus in Atlanta, Georgia's historic Druid Hills neighborhood. The undergraduate Creative Writing Program at Emory celebrates its 26th birthday this year. In this program, students can approach the study of literature in a creative way - through their own writing - as well as by the more traditional method of critical analysis and reading. Students may also pursue their personal interests and investigate specific genres, including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting and screenwriting
For More Information: URL: http://creativewriting.emory.edu/home/people/fellowship-positions.html
Email: paula.vitaris@emory.edu Phone: 4047274683
How to Apply: Submit electronic dossier, including cover letter discussing teaching experience and philosophy, CV, two letters of recommendation, and a 25-page writing sample to https://apply.interfolio.com/36376 by the November 1, 2016 deadline. This deadline is firm and late applications will not be considered.
Application must be received by November 1, 2016
AA/EOE Statement: We actively seek applications from women and minority candidates. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Deadline: November 1
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Emory University (GA) - Creative Writing Fellow in Poetry
Two-year fellowship in poetry in lively undergraduate English/Creative Writing Program, beginning fall 2017. Load 2-1, all workshops; $30,000 salary, and health benefits. Fellow will give a public reading and have access to the Raymond Danowski Poetry Library, a 75,000-volume rare and modern poetry library housed at Emory. Required: MFA or Ph.D. in last five years, with Creative Writing teaching experience. Desireable: record of publication, and secondary interests, such as creative nonfiction and working in archives.
Deadline Date: November 1, 2016
Start Date: August 23, 2017
Required Degree: MFA
Emory University, a top-ranked private institution recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools, and one of the world's leading health care systems, is located on a beautiful campus in Atlanta, Georgia's historic Druid Hills neighborhood. The undergraduate Creative Writing Program at Emory celebrates its 26th birthday this year. In this program, students can approach the study of literature in a creative way - through their own writing - as well as by the more traditional method of critical analysis and reading. Students may also pursue their personal interests and investigate specific genres, including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, playwriting and screenwriting
For More Information: URL: http://creativewriting.emory.edu/home/people/fellowship-positions.html
Email: paula.vitaris@emory.edu. Phone: 4047274683
How to Apply: Submit electronic dossier, including cover letter discussing teaching experience and philosophy, CV, two letters of recommendation, and a 15-page writing sample to https://apply.interfolio.com/36375 by the November 1, 2016 deadline. This deadline is firm and late applications will not be considered.
Application must be received by November 1, 2016
AA/EOE Statement: We actively seek applications from women and minority candidates. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
Brandeis University (MA) - Poet and Associate Director, Creative Writing Program
Brandeis University seeks a distinguished poet with strong teaching experience and a minimum of one well-received poetry collection to join the faculty of our undergraduate creative writing program as Associate Director. Position begins Fall 2017. The rank for the position will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, both professional and academic. Responsibilities include co-directing the Creative Writing Program, advising students, directing theses, and the teaching of two courses, usually one per semester. Most often, these will be poetry workshops. The position is half-time, benefits-eligible, and outside the tenure structure. The initial appointment could be up to three years with the potential for renewal, subject to performance.
Details of the Creative Writing Program and Major may be found online at:
http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/english/creativewriting/docs/brochure15-16.pdf
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http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/english/creativewriting/index.html
Please submit a CV of under six pages, teaching statement, three letters of recommendation, and work sample of 10-15 poems to AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7596. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 8, 2016.
Brandeis recognizes that diversity in its student body, staff and faculty is important to its primary mission of providing a quality education. The search committee is therefore particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service experiences, will increase Brandeis’ reputation for academic excellence and better prepare its students for a pluralistic society.
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, and LGBTQIA writers.
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AGE
under 30: 4
30-35: 13
36-40: 7
41-45: 1
46-50: 2
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Poet: 9
Fiction Writer: 4
Nonfiction Writer: 1
Multi-Genre....
- Poetry/Criticism: 4
- Creative Nonfiction/Fiction: 3
- Fiction/Poetry: 1
- Hybrid/Fiction/Poetry/Theory/Pedagogy:1
- Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Poetry:
- Creative Nonfiction/Poetry: 3
- Creative Nonfiction/Fiction/Poetry:
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- Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting/Journalism:
- Fiction/Creative Nonfiction/Screenwriting: 1
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Employment STATUS
Unemployed and looking for job: 1
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Employed in other field, wanting to re-enter academia:
Employed in other field, just trying to break into academia: 2
Finishing MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 3
Have fellowship after MFA or Ph.D. & going on the market: 1
Working as adjunct/lecturer, looking for TT job: 7
Have visiting gig, looking for TT:
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Have TT job and looking for new one: 4
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Have TT job and want to keep it but need an offer elsewhere to get a raise:
Tenured and on the market because of a spouse/partner:
Have tenure but looking for new job: 2
Tenured at undergrad-only institution, looking for job in MFA program:
Window shopping:
Degrees
PhD only: 2
PhD and MA: 2
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MFA and ABD: 2
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MFA only: 8
PhD and MFA in . . .
- Fiction: 2
- Poetry: 4
- Nonfiction:
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PhD, MFA, and MSc (three genres):
PhD, MFA, and MA:
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MFA and MA: 1
MFA and MA (not in CW): 2
MA (not terminal):
Other: (PhD Rhet/Comp MFA Creative Nonfiction) (PhD Critical Theory/Cultural Studies, MFA CW)
Publications
No book yet: 7
First book under contract: 1
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First book published: 5
First book + edited anthology published:
First book + edited anthologies published: 1
First book + critical book published + edited book under contract:
First book published, second book under contract: 1
First book published, second book in submission:
Second book published: 3
Multiple books published: 2
Multiple books + edited anthology published: 1