Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

Jackson State University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The English and Modern Languages department at Jackson State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including workshops, directing theses, advising students, and contributing to departmental life.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate inclusive pedagogy, maintain an active research/publishing agenda, and participate in department and university service and professional development.

Qualifications

• Terminal MFA/PhD in English/Creative Writing by appointment date.
• College-level teaching experience; GTA experience acceptable (2+ years).
• Proven publishing record in peer-reviewed venues or creative writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including workshops.
• Direct undergraduate and graduate theses; advise students.
• Contribute to the department's intellectual and creative life through initiatives.
• Maintain an active research and publishing agenda.
• Perform departmental and university committee service and attend in-person events.
• Meet teaching load: 4 undergrad courses or 2 undergrad + 1 grad per semester.

Skills

Teaching experience

Thesis supervision

Student advising

Workshops

Inclusive pedagogy

Research & publishing

Education

MFA/PhD in English/Creative Writing

Job description

The English and Modern Languages department at Jackson State University is accepting applications for Assistant Professor of Creative Writing.

• Duties of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including workshops; directing undergraduate and graduate theses; advising undergraduate and graduate students; and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the department through individual and collaborative initiatives.

• Candidates must be capable of teaching a range of courses: workshops, literary subject areas, general education courses.

• Courses may be taught at the undergraduate and graduate level.

• A standard semester teaching load is 4 undergraduate courses or 2 undergraduate and 1 graduate course.

• The ideal candidate demonstrates experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy.

• We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to creating a more equitable global society that supports diverse cultural experiences through their teaching, research, and service.

• Selected candidate will maintain an active research and publishing agenda.

• Candidate will also be required to perform departmental and university committee service, attend in-person meetings and events (i.e. commencement), and maintain a schedule for professional development.

• Terminal degree (MFA/PhD) in English/Creative Writing or other relevant discipline by date of appointment

• Relevant teaching experience at the college level, which can include GTA experience (2 years minimum) Proven publishing experience in peer-reviewed publications (academic and/or creative writing)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in more than one genre (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, and/or hybrid/multimodal).

• Experience with digital writing, digital humanities, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, or innovative approaches to creative writing pedagogy and practice.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter, current CV, 1-page Teaching Philosophy, Creative Writing Sample (up to 25 pages), Unofficial Transcripts of Graduate Degree(s), and Contact Information for three professional references.