• Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing

    St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY)


    Position Information

    Position Title Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing

     

    FLSA Exempt

    Primary Responsibilities

    Creative writers with significant publications and teaching experience are invited to apply for the position of Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing for the academic year 2026-2027. Publications and teaching experience in poetry and another genre are preferable. The individual hired will teach two genre-specific courses each semester at the beginning or advanced level and be an active participant in the English Department. Departmental activities will include giving a reading as part of the St. Lawrence University Writers Series, possibly serving as a reader on a senior honors thesis or directing a senior independent project, and leading occasional workshops for senior writing majors or giving a craft talk on writing. Evidence will be sought of a proven record of innovative pedagogy in creative writing and an enthusiasm for teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with a curricular commitment to teaching the mutuality of the study of literature and the practice of creative expression.

     

    A fully furnished house is provided as part of the compensation package.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Preferred Qualifications

    Salary $90,000 annually

     

    Faculty Status Visiting Assistant Professor

     

    Appointment Timing Full Year

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Posting Number FA00213

     

    Desired Start Date 08/17/2026

     

    Position End Date (if temporary)

     

    Open Date

     

    Close Date

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Special Instructions to Applicant

    Interested and qualified applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, C.V. emphasizing publications and relevant teaching experience, sample syllabi and a writing sample of no more than 15 pages. These documents should be uploaded in the “Applicant Documents” section of the candidate’s application.

     

    Additionally, three confidential letters of reference are required [the required information input in the reference contact information section of your application will be utilized to send a system-derived email requesting a recommendation letter from each reference].

     

    Applications should be received by October 3, 2025; review will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Robert Cowser, Search Chair at [email protected].

     

    All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

     

    Reference Requests

     

    Reference Request Details

     

    Accept References Yes

     

    Minimum Requests 3

     

    Maximum Requests 3

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Curriculum Vitae

    + Sample Syllabus

    + Writing Sample

     

    Optional Documents