Tenure-Track Creative Writing Professor - Fiction

Penn State UP English Department; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State UP English Department in University Park, PA, invites applications for the Steven Fisher Professorship in Creative Writing. This is a tenure-track position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Creative Writing (Fiction) to begin August 2027, with flexibility.

Secondary expertise in Creative Nonfiction is also desirable. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester to both undergraduates and those enrolled in the BA/MA program.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in creative writing or related field by start date.
• Record of publications in prominent venues.
• At least one book of fiction in print or under contract.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester to undergraduates and BA/MA students.
• Contribute to the BA/MA program and mentoring of students.
• Engage in teaching, research, and service activities onsite and online.

Skills

Teaching

Online instruction

Publication record

Education

MFA or PhD in creative writing

Book of fiction in print or under contract

Job description

Penn State UP English Department in University Park, PA, invites applications for the Steven Fisher Professorship in Creative Writing. This is a tenure-track position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Creative Writing (Fiction) to begin August 2027, with flexibility.

Secondary expertise in Creative Nonfiction is also desirable. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester to both undergraduates and those enrolled in the BA/MA program.