Assistant or Associate Professor - Creative Writing

English Department; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing with a concentration in fiction, beginning fall 2027. The position is housed in the English Department, with responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students, and contributing to Gulf Coast and the writing community.

Required: MFA or equivalent, at least one book published with a nationally recognized press, and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum MFA or equivalent in Creative Writing.
• Published at least one book with a nationally recognized press.
• Experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of creative writing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor students and contribute to Gulf Coast and other writing community activities.
• Engage in service and scholarly activity appropriate for a tenure-track position.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

MFA or equivalent

Job description

The University of Houston’s internationally acclaimed Creative Writing Program seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing with a concentration in fiction, to begin fall 2027.

Our program houses PhD and MFA degrees in Creative Writing and also hosts a sizeable undergraduate concentration, and minor, in Creative Writing. The University of Houston is also home to Gulf Coast, a national literary journal. We wish to hire an excellent, dynamic teacher who is excited about mentoring students and teaching a variety of creative writing courses. We expect at least one book, outstanding teaching, and a history of collaboration and service to one’s writing community.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and the flagship institution of the UH System. With more than 48,000 students, UH is one of the largest research universities in the nation and is consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence. Boasting top-tier faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, student success initiatives, and a strong commitment to community engagement, UH prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world. The fourth largest city in the United States, Houston has an international population, which is reflected in both the graduate and undergraduate programs in Creative Writing.

The 2-2 teaching load will be split between undergraduate and graduate classes.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum degree required:

MFA or equivalent.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have published at least one book with a nationally recognized press.
• Candidates must have experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes.

Deadline for application: December1, 2026

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.