• Assistant Professor, Creative Writing

    Murray State University (Murray, KY)


    Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    The Assistant Professor will teach 12 hours per semester in creative writing and other courses, according to qualifications and departmental needs which may include composition, humanities, undergraduate literature courses, and graduate literature courses; maintain a record of publication in the field sufficient for tenure and advancement; and engage in appropriate departmental and university service, such as mentoring and advising, organizing the reading series, and participating in recruitment and retention activities.

    Minimum Education Requirements:

    MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing with an open genre (poetry preferred) with expertise in a second, related area such as YA literature, play or screenwriting, or literary publishing.

    Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

    A record of publication in reputable literary venues. Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Along with the application, the following items must be included:

    + Letter of application addressing creative/scholarly work, literary interests, teaching experience, and prior university and professional service

    + Curriculum Vitae

    + Writing sample of 15-25 pages

    + Teaching philosophy totaling no more than 2 pages

    + Copies of transcripts

    + Contact information for three (3) references

     

    Work Location: Murray, KY