Tenure-Track Professor of Creative Writing and Literary Studies

1 week ago


Lansing, Michigan, United States Michigan State University Full time
Job Summary

The Department of English at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Creative Writing and Literary Studies. We seek a writer who can contribute to the transformative potential of literary practice in and for Native and American Indigenous communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teach courses in the Creative Writing program, including courses in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction
  • Teach Literary Studies courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both the English Department and the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program
  • Conduct research and creative production in North American Literary Studies
  • Develop and implement curriculum that fosters cultural and linguistic diversity
  • Collaborate with the American Indian and Indigenous Studies program, the Indigenous Law and Policy Center, and the Native American Institute
Requirements
  • PhD or MFA in Creative Writing or a related field
  • Significant teaching experience in higher education and/or in Indigenous communities
  • Robust body of creative and/or scholarly publication and/or performance
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Well-facilitated access to internal grants and start-up funding for travel and research
  • Opportunities for collaboration and professional development
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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