Visiting Assistant Professor in Creative Writing
5 days ago
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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of English at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Pennsylvania, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Poetry) to begin August 2026.
Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester to both undergraduate students and those enrolled in the Bachelors/Masters graduate program. It also includes advising theses and mentoring creative writing students.
The BA/MA program offers an integrated undergraduate/graduate degree in English with a creative writing concentration in poetry and/or prose. Students complete the program in two years—their senior year and the additional MA year.
Candidates for the position must have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in English, Creative Writing, or related field by the appointment date. They must also have a strong record of teaching and of poetry publication in prominent venues. The ideal candidate will have at least one book of poems in print or under contract. This position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.
Interested applicants must submit an online application and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample of 10 pages of poetry. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of the application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. Applicants who move on to the interview stage of the search will be contacted at a later time to supply letters of reference.
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