Distinguished Fiction Writing Professor & Mentor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing with a specialty in teaching and writing fiction. The candidate will teach a 2-2 undergraduate fiction load across levels, contribute to curricula, mentor students, and engage in scholarly research while supporting a vibrant undergraduate program.

We welcome applicants with an expansive artistic range and a record of mentorship.

Qualifications

• MFA (or PhD) in Creative Writing or related degree with at least 5 years of university-level teaching experience in fiction.
• Published at least 3 critically acclaimed books, primarily fiction, with a nationally recognized press.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2-2 load of undergraduate fiction courses across introductory to senior honors levels.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate curricula and mentor students.
• Engage in ongoing scholarly research and participate in select administrative activities.

Skills

Teaching fiction

Scholarly research

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or related degree

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing with a specialty in teaching and writing fiction. The candidate will teach a 2-2 undergraduate fiction load across levels, contribute to curricula, mentor students, and engage in scholarly research while supporting a vibrant undergraduate program.

We welcome applicants with an expansive artistic range and a record of mentorship.