"Assistant Professor (Creative Writing, Poetry)"

Assistant Professor (Creative Writing, Poetry)

The Department of English at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for an assistant professor position in creative writing (poetry), to begin August 1, 2026.

We welcome applicants with research and/or teaching interests in the form, structure, and technique of poetry writing. We seek a teacher-scholar who will participate fully in the MFA Writing Program’s vibrant literary community.

The successful applicant for this position will teach courses in poetry writing and literature at the undergraduate and graduate level, will contribute to the supervision of MFA student theses, and will pursue research related to the applicant’s creative genre of specialization.

Qualifications

Applicants must have published a minimum of one book of poetry with a nationally recognized press and demonstrate excellence in teaching. An MFA in poetry is the preferred degree.

Timeline

The committee anticipates requesting additional materials by early January, conducting Teams interviews with semifinalists in late January 2026, and hosting on-campus interviews in February 2026.

About the Department

UNCG is home to one of the oldest MFA writing programs in the country. The MFA is housed within the Department of English, which is comprised of actively publishing scholars and home to flourishing graduate programs.

English has emerged as a campus leader in envisioning and supporting innovative futures for humanities work at public institutions, through such initiatives as UNCG’s Humanities Network and Consortium (HNAC). Building on the leadership of English Department collaborators, UNCG aims to be a model institution for connecting humanities students to meaningful careers and communities through a multi-year, Mellon-supported Humanities @ Work initiative.

UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution and for multiple years has been the top university in the state for social mobility. Nearly eighty percent of recent graduates report remaining in North Carolina after graduation. Knowledge of and commitment to our unique student body informs the work of the English Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the university. UNCG fosters an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and supports community-engaged research. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer and is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

For more information and to apply, visit https://spartantalent.uncg.edu, click on “Faculty,” and select position #1460 Applicants should include a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names and email addresses of at least three references. Application deadline is Friday, December 19, 2025.