"Assistant Professor - Creative Writing and Literary Studies"

Job Details

The Department of English and Literary Arts occupies a distinctive position in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. English has two major components - creative/performative and theoretical/literary historical. Students bridge the two areas while concentrating more in one. In addition, English has three separate constituencies - undergraduate majors and minors, MA students pursuing literary studies, and PhD students who focus on creative writing (poetry, prose, and hybrid genres) or literary studies. Our programs benefit from an ethos that prizes, facilitates, and encourages work and thinking that transcends the critical-creative divide.

The University of Denver, Department of English and Literary Arts, and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.

Position Summary

The Department of English and Literary Arts at the University of Denver invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing and Literary Studies to begin in Fall 2022. We seek candidates whose creative writing practice is grounded in literary theory or history and engages with contemporary or transcultural contexts. Applications from writers who work in multiple genres are encouraged. Candidates should be equally committed to creative and critical/scholarly work.

Essential Functions

Duties of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including workshops; directing undergraduate and graduate theses; advising undergraduate and graduate students; and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the department through individual and collaborative initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse communities or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA, PhD, EdD) in English/Creative Writing or other relevant discipline required by date of appointment.
• A strong publication record.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in English/Creative Writing or other relevant discipline required by date of appointment.

Work Schedule

9-month faculty appointment; class schedule to be coordinated with department chair.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on October 27th, 2021.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.