Tenure-Track Creative Writing Professor (Fiction)

Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the Steven Fisher Professorship in Creative Writing (Fiction). This tenure-track position may be filled at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels to begin August 2027, with flexibility and potential for growth in Creative Nonfiction.

The appointee will teach two courses per semester to undergraduates and BA/MA students, maintain an active publication record, supervise and mentor students, and contribute to teaching, research, and

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in hand by start date.
• Record of publications in prominent venues and at least one book of fiction in print or under contract.
• Duties include teaching and mentoring students with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester to undergraduates and BA/MA students.
• Maintain an active program of research and scholarship in creative writing.
• Engage in service for the department and university.
• Contribute to the BA/MA program and student mentoring.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Publications

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or related field

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the Steven Fisher Professorship in Creative Writing (Fiction). This tenure-track position may be filled at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels to begin August 2027, with flexibility and potential for growth in Creative Nonfiction.

The appointee will teach two courses per semester to undergraduates and BA/MA students, maintain an active publication record, supervise and mentor students, and contribute to teaching, research, and