Distinguished Professor of Fiction Writing

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing with a specialization in teaching and writing fiction. The role emphasizes undergraduate education, leadership, and a commitment to diversity, mentoring, and program development.

The candidate will teach a 2-2 load of undergraduate fiction courses, contribute to curricula, mentor students, and engage in scholarly research while also taking part in select administrative duties and program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching fiction

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing

5 years university teaching fiction

3 books published

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing with a specialization in teaching and writing fiction. The role emphasizes undergraduate education, leadership, and a commitment to diversity, mentoring, and program development.

The candidate will teach a 2-2 load of undergraduate fiction courses, contribute to curricula, mentor students, and engage in scholarly research while also taking part in select administrative duties and program