Assistant Professor of English: Creative Nonfiction

University of Wyoming; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Retirement Contributions

Exceptional Health & Prescription

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waiver

Wellness and Employee Assistance

Job summary

The University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-stream assistant professor in Creative Writing, focusing on creative non-fiction. The role includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, contributing to the BA in Creative Writing and the MFA program, and engaging in program development.

We seek candidates with secondary interests in environmental writing, magazine writing, hybrid forms, fiction, poetry, and the public humanities; interviews will be held via Zoom in October,

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) with work primarily in creative non-fiction.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with Driving for University Business SAP.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a writing/publication agenda and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Creative Writing and English.
• Serve on MFA admissions committee and regularly advise graduate theses; participate in program development and curricular initiatives.

Skills

Creative writing

Academic advising

Education

Terminal degree (MFA or PhD)

Job description

The University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-stream assistant professor in Creative Writing, focusing on creative non-fiction. The role includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, contributing to the BA in Creative Writing and the MFA program, and engaging in program development.

We seek candidates with secondary interests in environmental writing, magazine writing, hybrid forms, fiction, poetry, and the public humanities; interviews will be held via Zoom in October,