Tenure-Track Fiction Writer & Mentor in Creative Writing

University of Houston; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston’s internationally acclaimed Creative Writing Program seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing with a concentration in fiction, to begin fall 2027.

We invite applications from dynamic teachers who mentor students and teach a range of creative writing courses. A book published with a nationally recognized press and experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses are essential.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent required.
• Must have published at least one book with a nationally recognized press.
• Experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Commitment to mentoring students and contributing to the writing community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing courses.
• Maintain a 2-2 teaching load split between undergraduate and graduate classes.
• Engage in ongoing creative and scholarly work and contribute to program activities.

Skills

Mentoring students

Teaching creative writing

Undergraduate & graduate instruction

Scholarly publication

Education

MFA or equivalent

Job description

The University of Houston’s internationally acclaimed Creative Writing Program seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing with a concentration in fiction, to begin fall 2027.

We invite applications from dynamic teachers who mentor students and teach a range of creative writing courses. A book published with a nationally recognized press and experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses are essential.