Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Creative Writing (Fiction)

Marist University; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited sick time

14+ paid holidays per year

Medical insurance (15% employee)

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing (Fiction) starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach Writing for College and Intro to Creative Writing, and pursue scholarly andcreative work while mentoring students across majors.

We seek candidates with broad training including secondary teaching in Short Story, Memoir, or Multicultural Writing, and with publishing experience.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English by start date.
• Evidence of continued creative publications.
• Teaching experience and demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Writing for College and Intro to Creative Writing.
• Offer advanced undergraduate courses to complement existing offerings.
• Mentor student projects and organizations; collaborate with campus partners.

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English

Job description

Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing (Fiction) starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach Writing for College and Intro to Creative Writing, and pursue scholarly andcreative work while mentoring students across majors.

We seek candidates with broad training including secondary teaching in Short Story, Memoir, or Multicultural Writing, and with publishing experience.