Assistant Professor of English: Creative Writing

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 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.