MFA Director & Poetry Press Lead

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio seeks a Director of the MFA in Creative Writing and Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Non-Tenure Track). The role includes directing the MFA program and Ashland Poetry Press, with teaching responsibilities and a 9-month contract including a summer residency stipend.

The successful candidate will have strong teaching excellence, leadership abilities, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, plus active engagement in the department and

Qualifications

• MFA or Ph.D. in English (or related field) required.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels preferred.
• Strong leadership and administrative skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in creative writing and graduate courses as needed.
• Direct the MFA program and Ashland Poetry Press, including budgeting and enrollment management.
• Coordinate with admissions, marketing, advising, and other departments for program success.
• Plan and execute the 10-day summer residency on campus and supervise staff.

Skills

Teaching

Academic leadership

Education

MFA or PhD in English

Creative writing emphasis (poetry)

Job description

Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio seeks a Director of the MFA in Creative Writing and Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Non-Tenure Track). The role includes directing the MFA program and Ashland Poetry Press, with teaching responsibilities and a 9-month contract including a summer residency stipend.

The successful candidate will have strong teaching excellence, leadership abilities, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, plus active engagement in the department and