Tenure-Track: Creative Writing – Literary Nonfiction

UNLV; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, Creative Writing (Literary Nonfiction). This full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position begins in fall 2027, teaching undergrad and grad courses, advising thesis manuscripts, translation projects, and serving on departmental committees.

The program is fully funded; the successful candidate will demonstrate literary excellence and activism, hold an MFA or Ph.D., and may be ABD. U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Requires an MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related credentials
• ABD candidates will be considered
• Credentials must be obtained prior to start date
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Advise graduate students on thesis manuscripts and translation projects
• Serve on departmental committees and help lead the Literary Nonfiction program

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Education

M.F.A./Ph.D. in Creative Writing

Job description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, Creative Writing (Literary Nonfiction). This full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position begins in fall 2027, teaching undergrad and grad courses, advising thesis manuscripts, translation projects, and serving on departmental committees.

The program is fully funded; the successful candidate will demonstrate literary excellence and activism, hold an MFA or Ph.D., and may be ABD. U.S. work authorization is required.