Assistant Professor, Creative Writing (Fiction) — Mentor & Publish

New Mexico Highlands University; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, with a focus on Creative Writing (Fiction). The position starts August 2027 and requires an earned doctorate or ABD in English by that time.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in creative writing, fiction, technical writing, and composition, mentoring students, and contributing to scholarly activity with The New Mexico Review as faculty

Qualifications

• Doctorate or ABD in English with a focus on creative writing (fiction) by fall 2027.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate creative writing (fiction), technical writing, and composition; 18 credit hours first year, 24 in subsequent years.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; conduct research/creative activity in area of specialization.
• Serve as faculty advisor for The New Mexico Review and present research/publications at conferences and in journals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen program offerings and publish regularly.

Education

Doctorate or ABD in English (creative writing/fiction)

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, with a focus on Creative Writing (Fiction). The position starts August 2027 and requires an earned doctorate or ABD in English by that time.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in creative writing, fiction, technical writing, and composition, mentoring students, and contributing to scholarly activity with The New Mexico Review as faculty