Poetry & Creative Writing Asst Prof — Urban MFA Leader

UMass Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,099; Full time

Job summary

UMass Boston's English Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing-Poetry, beginning September 1, 2027, at a lively urban university with a robust MFA program and active undergraduate majors. The position encompasses teaching poetry workshops, literature courses, and the pedagogy of creative writing in a diverse urban setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to the MFA program, teach a typical load of two courses per semester, and hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching poetry workshops and literature courses.
• Commitment to teaching diverse student populations and pedagogy of creative writing.
• Strong record of publication, including at least one volume of poetry.

Responsibilities

• Teach poetry workshops and poetry as literature courses.
• Participate in MFA program leadership rotation for directorship eventually.
• Contribute to digital storytelling, hybrid genres, and multicultural literatures research.

Skills

Poetry

Creative Writing

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

PhD or MFA in hand by Aug 31, 2027

Job description

UMass Boston's English Department invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing-Poetry, beginning September 1, 2027, at a lively urban university with a robust MFA program and active undergraduate majors. The position encompasses teaching poetry workshops, literature courses, and the pedagogy of creative writing in a diverse urban setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to the MFA program, teach a typical load of two courses per semester, and hold a Ph.D.