Assistant Professor, English

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University invites applications for a nine-month, promotion-track Assistant Professor of English beginning August 2027 and a 3/3 teaching load across a five-day workweek.

The successful candidate will teach courses primarily in creative writing and literary publishing, with potential integration into the public and professional writing programs, and will address AI’s implications with ethical mindfulness in instruction.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree by August 2027 in Creative Writing (MFA or PhD), English (PhD), or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses primarily in creative writing and literary publishing.
• Contribute to public and professional writing programs.
• Engage with AI implications for writing, editing, and publishing with ethical mindfulness.
• Maintain research/creative publishing agendas and engage in service and professional development.

Skills

Creative Writing

Literary Publishing

AI in Writing

Education

Terminal degree in Creative Writing or English

Job description

High Point University invites applications for a nine-month, promotion-track Assistant Professor of English. The position begins August 2027 and carries a 3/3 teaching load across a five-day workweek. The successful candidate will teach courses primarily in creative writing and literary publishing, with potential incorporation within the public and professional writing programs. Candidates should also demonstrate an understanding of AI's implications for writing, editing, and publishing, as well as an ethical mindfulness when considering its instructional use.

The HPU English faculty represent Literature, Creative Writing, and Public and Professional Writing, and they regularly teach general-education courses as well as courses in their area of specialization. All High Point University faculty maintain robust research and/or creative publishing agendas, contribute to the university’s academic culture through service, and enjoy generous professional development.

At High Point University, the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is founded in the Methodist tradition and includes students, staff, and faculty of varied backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions. The English Department is committed to fostering academic excellence through high-quality research, teaching, and meaningful community engagement. We strongly welcome applications from scholars of color and members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented.

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.

Minimum Requirements

Terminal degree in Creative Writing (MFA or PhD), English (PhD), Rhetoric & Composition (PhD) or related fields, with significant experience in literary publishing, by August 2027.

For additional information or questions regarding this position, please contact the chair of the search committee: Dr. Timothy O’Keefe at [e-mail].