Assistant Professor of English — Creative Writing & Publishing

Modern Language Association; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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 demonstrate an understanding of AI's implications for writing, editing, and publishing, as well as

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Creative Writing (MFA or PhD) or English (PhD) by August 2027.
• Significant experience in literary publishing.
• Experience or ability to teach creative writing and literary publishing.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses primarily in creative writing and literary publishing.
• Contribute to public and professional writing programs where applicable.
• Maintain an active research or creative publishing agenda.

Skills

Literary publishing

Education

Creative Writing MFA

English PhD

Rhetoric & Composition PhD

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 demonstrate an understanding of AI's implications for writing, editing, and publishing, as well as