Assistant or Associate Professor - Creative Writing - (496986 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing with a concentration in fiction, to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks an excellent teacher who mentors students and offers a variety of creative writing courses, with a proven publication record and a commitment to community service.

Minimum requirements include an MFA or equivalent and a home address in Texas.

Qualifikationen

• MFA or equivalent required.
• Publish at least one book with a nationally recognized press.
• Experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes.

Aufgaben

• Teach a range of creative writing courses across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor students and contribute to a dynamic writing community.
• Engage in service activities within the department and program.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Publication record

Ausbildung

MFA or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Department: English Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

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

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

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

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

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

Minimum degree required

MFA or equivalent.

Qualifications

Candidates must have published at least one book with anationally recognized press. Candidates must have experienceteaching both undergraduate and graduate classes.

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

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

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

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