Assistant Professor in English – Creative Writing (Fiction)

Global Launch; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences in English seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) specializing in Creative Writing (Fiction) to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will publish strongly and teach undergraduate courses in fiction at multiple levels, including short fiction courses and workshops.

A secondary specialization in creative nonfiction or another creative genre is desirable.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Creative Writing (MFA or PhD) required.
• Strong publication record, including at least one book.
• Excellent undergraduate teaching ability in fiction.

Responsibilities

• Teach fiction courses and workshops at multiple levels.
• Mentor students and curate events.
• Contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• Help sustain and develop a top-ranked writing program.

Skills

Creative Writing

Publication record

Undergraduate teaching

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University: Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences: English

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Open Date

Aug 25, 2026

Description

The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English at Carnegie Mellon University seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) specializing in Creative Writing (Fiction), to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of publication as well as the ability to teach a variety of courses in fiction at the undergraduate level, including an introduction to form and technique in short fiction, beginning and advanced fiction workshops, and fiction seminars. A secondary specialization in creative nonfiction or another creative genre is especially desirable. The successful candidate will be engaged in helping to sustain, and to continue to develop, a top-ranked writing program, including mentoring students and helping to curate events. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, and excellence of the academic community.

Qualifications

The qualified applicant will have a terminal degree in Creative Writing (MFA or PhD), and a substantial publication record, including at least one book, as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

This position is for the rank of assistant professor. The teaching load is 2/2. The successful candidate will teach fiction (and possibly creative nonfiction) courses and workshops at multiple levels, mentor students, curate events, and contribute to the department’s collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.