• Assistant Professor in Creative Writing

    Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)


    Posting Information

     

    Position TitleAssistant Professor in Creative Writing

     

    Job Posting Number2026031TTL

     

    Job LocationSan Marcos, San Marcos

     

    DepartmentEnglish

    Position Description

    TheDepartment of English (https://www.english.txst.edu/) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing. The successful candidate should have experience teaching creative writing workshops and literature courses at the college level and a significant record of creative writing publications in nationally recognized venues. This position is for a creative writer in fiction and creative nonfiction. The successful applicant will teach two courses per semester (workshops and seminars), supervise theses, conduct creative activity that leads to publication, and be active in the life of the University and the MFA program through participating in events and other service work. Texas State’s highly ranked and funded MFA program boasts a faculty of accomplished and award-winning writers—and alumni who have secured national recognition through NEAs, a Guggenheim, a Stegner fellowship, and a Booker Prize long-list nomination. Located thirty minutes from Austin, the campus is situated in the scenic town of San Marcos.

     

    Appointment begins Fall 2026. This position is subject to the availability of funds.

    Required Qualifications

    + MFA or PhD in Creative Writing/English in hand at time of appointment.

    + At least one book published in one genre and first-serial publications in the other genre.

    + Experience teaching advanced creative writing workshops and/or seminars.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + A record of publication on the national level.

    + Experience mentoring students.

    + Experience teaching underrepresented students.

    + Notable record of service work and/or community building.

    Application Procedures

    Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54092.

     

    To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by November 6, 2025

     

    + Cover letter.

    + CV.

    + A 500 word teaching philosophy that addresses the relationship between creative work and pedagogy.

    + A 40-50 page writing sample.

    + Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).

    + Contact information for three references.

     

    The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

     

    Proposed Start Date08/16/2026

     

    Posting Date09/05/2025

     

    Review Date11/06/2025

     

    Close Date11/06/2025

     

    Open Until Filled?No

     

    Legal Notices

     

    Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

     

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

     

    This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

    Reasonable Accommodation

    If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

     

    Record Checks and Verifications

     

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

     

    Eligibility for Employment

     

    Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

     

    Why Work at Texas State?

     

    Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

     

    Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54092

     

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