Creative Writing Instructor

2 weeks ago


La Jolla, California, United States UC San Diego Full time
Position Overview

Position Title:
Non-senate

Salary Range:
A competitive salary range for this role is $66,259 - $70,295.

The posted UC academic salary scales establish the minimum compensation determined by rank and/or step at appointment. Refer to the salary scale table for this position.

Application Window

Open Date: Applications are currently being accepted.

Most Recent Review Date: Applications will be reviewed periodically.

Applications received after the review date will be considered if the position remains unfilled.

Final Date: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Late applications will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Literature within the School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and diversity among faculty, staff, and students. We invite applications for Temporary Lecturer(s) in Creative Writing for the upcoming academic year. The successful candidate(s) will possess expertise in instructing various disciplines and genres of creative writing, which may include Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Creative Nonfiction Writing, Screenwriting, and Speculative Fiction Writing.

Appointments may be part-time or full-time, ranging from one quarter to one year in duration.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

Successful applicants must:

  • hold an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing
  • demonstrate exceptional teaching experience (minimum of 2 years at the college level) in at least three of the following genres/areas: Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Creative Nonfiction Writing, Screenwriting, and Speculative Fiction Writing.
  • have publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven outstanding teaching experience in more than three of the following genres/areas: Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Creative Nonfiction Writing, Screenwriting, and Speculative Fiction Writing.
    • One or more published books in the aforementioned genres.
    • A commitment to and demonstration of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced in cover letter, CV, syllabi, evaluations, interview, and Statement of Contributions to Diversity.
Application Requirements

Document Requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Teaching Evaluations - It is strongly advised to include teaching evaluations if available; 2 are required.
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please describe any teaching strategies you currently use or plan to use to foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment, enabling all students to excel and fully participate in the learning process.
  • 2 Detailed Syllabi
  • 10-page Writing Sample
Reference Requirements
  • 2 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact names and requested information for references.

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About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please refer to the relevant resources.

As a University employee, compliance with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements is required. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job Location

La Jolla, CA



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