Tenure-Track Creative Writing Professor: Poetry & Mentorship

The California State University; Sonoma, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing/Poetry. The successful candidate will teach 30 units per year (6 service, 24 instruction) across BA/MA programs, including undergraduate and graduate workshops and general education courses.

The role includes supervising MA theses, contributing to curriculum, advising students, and engaging in campus and community service, with expectations for research and professional activity. Salary range is $75,000–$84,000.

Qualifications

• M.F.A. in poetry or equivalent with strong teaching commitment.
• One published poetry book with national distribution.
• Significant poetry publication in notable magazines.
• Extra specialization beyond fiction/poetry/creative nonfiction (e.g., screenwriting, digital arts).
• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Experience in literary magazine production/editing.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate workshops and general education courses (3–4 units).
• Supervise M.A. theses and review graduate applications.
• Contribute to curriculum development and engage in campus, community, and professional service.
• Advise students, participate in program assessment, and serve on committees.
• Support the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through teaching and mentoring.
• Engage with Writers at Sonoma and the Sonoma Writers’ Festival.

Skills

M.F.A. in poetry

Book publication in poetry

Publication in magazines

Specialization beyond poetry/fiction

University-level teaching

Literary magazine production/editing

Education

M.F.A. in poetry or equivalent

Job description

Sonoma State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing/Poetry. The successful candidate will teach 30 units per year (6 service, 24 instruction) across BA/MA programs, including undergraduate and graduate workshops and general education courses.

The role includes supervising MA theses, contributing to curriculum, advising students, and engaging in campus and community service, with expectations for research and professional activity. Salary range is $75,000–$84,000.