Assistant Professor Position Creative Writing

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Department: 160201 - English

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The English department at North Carolina State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Poetry). We are looking for a candidate with a strong publication record and literary reputation, including at least one published book, and successful university teaching experience. An MFA in creative writing is preferred. Additional publications or teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas would be a plus: creative nonfiction, African American literature, Latinx literature, Native American literature, Asian American literature, environmental writing, and/or hybrid literature and writing.

This hire will enable us to maintain the high quality of our competitive MFA program and our popular, growing creative writing concentration in the English major. The new Assistant Professor will develop and maintain relationships with writers who contribute to our visiting writers program; will attract and recruit candidates into our MFA program; will direct poetry theses and serve on thesis committees; will mentor MFA students in writing and teaching; and will teach classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Likely courses include Intermediate and Advanced Poetry Writing, Studies in Poetry, the graduate Workshop in Poetry, and ENG 590, a craft seminar offered to graduate MFA and MA students.

More information about the creative writing program at NC State can be found at the English Department website (https://english.chass.ncsu.edu/).

Other Work/Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned by the department head.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Requires doctor's degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate should have an established reputation in poetry writing, with the potential for future growth.
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching is expected, as is a willingness to build and support the creative writing program at NC State.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The candidate should have teaching experience at the university level, preferably in poetry writing, and demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence.

Required license or certification:
N/A

Position Number: 00108841

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

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Assistant Professor Position Creative Writing

Source: https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=177648350

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