Distinguished Poet, Professor & Creative Writing Director

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor in the CAS English Department and Creative Writing Program (CWP). The successful candidate will teach both creative writing workshops and literature courses at UG and MFA/graduate levels, and participate in recruiting and mentoring MFA poets.

The candidate will also serve as Director of the CWP on a rotating basis, with administrative experience required, and will be considered for tenure as Full Professor.

Qualifications

• MFA and/or Ph.D. required.
• Experience teaching at UG and MFA/graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach creative writing workshops and literature courses at UG and MFA levels.
• Recruit and mentor MFA poets as part of program duties.
• Serve as Director of the Creative Writing Program on a rotating basis.
• Carry a standard four-course teaching load.

Skills

Poetry

Creative writing

Teaching

Education

MFA or PhD

Job description

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor in the CAS English Department and Creative Writing Program (CWP). The successful candidate will teach both creative writing workshops and literature courses at UG and MFA/graduate levels, and participate in recruiting and mentoring MFA poets.

The candidate will also serve as Director of the CWP on a rotating basis, with administrative experience required, and will be considered for tenure as Full Professor.