Assistant Professor Department of English

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University invites applications for an assistant professor position in the English Department. The preferred start date is August 18, 2027, and the college seeks a candidate with a terminal degree in creative writing (MFA or PhD) and a strong record of fiction publications or promise, along with demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Applicants with expertise in editing, magazine production, freelance writing, or other areas of professional writing are desirable.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in creative writing (MFA or PhD) or related field.
• Strong record of high-quality fiction publications or promise.
• Demonstrated excellence as a teacher.

Skills

Fiction writing

Creative writing

Teaching experience

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing

Job description

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

Department of English

Assistant Professor

CLA-4013

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:

The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for an assistant professor position in the English Department. Preferred start date is August 18, 2027.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a terminal degree in creative writing (MFA or PhD) or related field, and a strong record of high-quality fiction publications or promise thereof and demonstrated excellence as a teacher. Expertise in other areas related to professional writing—such as editing, magazine production, freelance writing, or other types of creative writing is desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

Targeted salary range: $72,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission.