"Assistant/Associate Professor of Creative Writing and Journalism"

The Department of English at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing & Journalism beginning in Fall of 2026. We seek a published creative writer and journalist with experience teaching in both fields. The typical teaching load is 3/3 and will include an advisory role with the Round Table, our student newspaper. Courses include a multi-genre introduction to creative writing (fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction), introduction to journalism, and upper-level courses in both fields. Tertiary interests may include creative nonfiction, American literature, expository writing, and media studies.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or MFA in English, Creative Writing, or appropriate field. ABD candidates considered. Teaching experience, professional journalism experience, and publications are required.

The successful candidate must exhibit exceptional enthusiasm for, and commitment to, undergraduate teaching and advising. We welcome employees who will contribute to our efforts to celebrate the college’s cultural and intellectual richness, and we encourage all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply.