Renowned Creative Writing Prof – Mentor, Teach Fiction

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at 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 ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of teaching and mentoring and show leadership potential, particularly in an undergraduate-only program.

The successful candidate will teach a 2-2 load of undergraduate fiction courses at multiple levels, contribute to curricula,

Qualifications

• An MFA (or PhD) in Creative Writing or related degree, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience teaching fiction at the university level, are required.
• Publications: at least 3 critically acclaimed fiction books 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 select administrative activities.

Skills

Teaching fiction

Mentoring students

Administrative leadership

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or related degree

5+ years university-level teaching experience in fiction

Publications: 3 critically acclaimed books

Job description

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at 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 ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of teaching and mentoring and show leadership potential, particularly in an undergraduate-only program.

The successful candidate will teach a 2-2 load of undergraduate fiction courses at multiple levels, contribute to curricula,