Tenure-Track Creative Writing: Assistant Professor (Fiction)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Insurance package (health, dental &amp

Disability programs

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Marist University’s English Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing (Fiction) starting Fall 2027. The role includes teaching introductory writing and advanced courses, mentoring projects, and collaborating with campus partners across the university.

Ideal candidates will hold an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English, demonstrate ongoing creative publications, and show teaching effectiveness at the college level.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English required before start date with evidence of continued creative publications.
• Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level is required.
• Candidates should have an ongoing record of creative publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–4 courses per term, including introductory writing and advanced undergraduate courses.
• Mentor student projects and organizations and collaborate with campus partners.
• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to department and university service.

Skills

Teaching at college level

Student mentoring

Collaboration with campus partners

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English

Job description

Marist University’s English Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing (Fiction) starting Fall 2027. The role includes teaching introductory writing and advanced courses, mentoring projects, and collaborating with campus partners across the university.

Ideal candidates will hold an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English, demonstrate ongoing creative publications, and show teaching effectiveness at the college level.