Spring 2027 Visiting Writer — Fiction & Mentorship

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University in Ohio is seeking a visiting writer in fiction for Spring 2027. This one-semester, part-time appointment will teach two face-to-face MFA fiction workshops, advise graduate theses as second reader or committee member, and serve as genre advisor for BFA capstone students.

The visiting writer will also give a public reading of their work and contribute to a vibrant literary community within the English Department and the MFA program.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in creative writing or a PhD in English with a creative writing concentration.
• Publication of a book-length work of fiction or multiple fiction publications.
• Undergraduate teaching experience as instructor of record in creative writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach two face-to-face fiction workshops in the MFA program.
• Advise graduate theses as second reader or committee member.
• Serve as genre advisor for BFA capstone students.
• Give a public reading of their work.

Skills

Creative writing

Teaching experience

Public reading

Education

MFA or PhD in creative writing

PhD in English with a creative writing concentration

Job description

Bowling Green State University in Ohio is seeking a visiting writer in fiction for Spring 2027. This one-semester, part-time appointment will teach two face-to-face MFA fiction workshops, advise graduate theses as second reader or committee member, and serve as genre advisor for BFA capstone students.

The visiting writer will also give a public reading of their work and contribute to a vibrant literary community within the English Department and the MFA program.