Endowed Professorship in Creative Writing (Fiction)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the Steven Fisher Professorship in Creative Writing (Fiction). This tenure-track position may be filled at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, beginning August 2027, with flexibility and secondary emphasis in Creative Nonfiction.

Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester for undergraduates and BA/MA students, with onsite instruction essential.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in creative writing or related field in hand by start date.
• Record of publications in prominent venues.
• At least one book of fiction in print or under contract.
• Duties include teaching, research, and service, based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester for undergraduates and BA/MA students.
• Involve resident and online instruction; onsite teaching is essential.
• Duties include teaching, research, and service, based on qualifications.

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or related field

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the Steven Fisher Professorship in Creative Writing (Fiction). This tenure-track position may be filled at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, beginning August 2027, with flexibility and secondary emphasis in Creative Nonfiction.

Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester for undergraduates and BA/MA students, with onsite instruction essential.