Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction) - Teach & Publish

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites applications for an assistant, associate, or full professor in creative writing (fiction). The candidate should have a significant publication record and a commitment to teaching in the studio arts model, with responsibilities at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Requirements: MFA and/or Ph.D. and evidence of teaching and mentoring. Review will begin Dec 1, 2026, with start date in July 2027. Apply online via UC Irvine AP Recruit.

Qualifications

• Must hold MFA and/or Ph.D. in relevant field.
• Significant publication record in fiction.
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the studio arts model.

Responsibilities

• Teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Maintain and expand an active publication record.
• Mentor students and contribute to program development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Creative writing

Publication record

Education

MFA

Ph.D.

Job description

University of California, Irvine invites applications for an assistant, associate, or full professor in creative writing (fiction). The candidate should have a significant publication record and a commitment to teaching in the studio arts model, with responsibilities at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Requirements: MFA and/or Ph.D. and evidence of teaching and mentoring. Review will begin Dec 1, 2026, with start date in July 2027. Apply online via UC Irvine AP Recruit.