Tenure-Track Fiction Writer & MFA Mentorship

University of Colorado System; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000

Résumé du poste

University of Colorado Boulder’s Creative Writing Program seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in fiction writing to teach in the undergraduate program and the MFA in Creative Writing. Start date August 2027.

The department values interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches and offers an undergraduate English major and a creative writing minor. The position includes a 2/2 teaching load, MFA/thesis supervision, and ongoing research/creative output.

Qualifications

• MFA and/or Ph.D., or equivalent terminal graduate degree, in-hand by start date of appointment.
• Publish a strong record of publication (at least two books published in fiction).
• Demonstrated teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience and interest in small press publishing, conference organizing, creative leadership, and/or community building.

Responsabilités

• Teach a two-course load per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Advise MFA thesis projects and supervise student work.
• Fulfill normal service obligations for creative writing faculty.
• Maintain a strong record of research and creative work.

Connaissances

Teaching

Fiction writing

Publication record

Small press publishing

Conference organizing

Creative leadership

Community building

Two books published in fiction

Formation

MFA/PhD in-hand by start date

Description du poste

University of Colorado Boulder’s Creative Writing Program seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in fiction writing to teach in the undergraduate program and the MFA in Creative Writing. Start date August 2027.

The department values interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches and offers an undergraduate English major and a creative writing minor. The position includes a 2/2 teaching load, MFA/thesis supervision, and ongoing research/creative output.