Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Department of English
26-11
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
Department: English
Faculty Hire Number: #26-11
Rank: Assistant Professor
Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Anticipated Salary Range: Up to $84,000 annually (Dependent upon qualifications)
The Department of English at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Creative Writing, with a specialization in narrative, at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of a thriving Creative Writing Option at both undergraduate and graduate levels; teach upper division and graduate courses in fiction, creative nonfiction, and other emerging prose forms; regularly teach a multi-genre GE introduction to creative writing that covers poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama; and continue to develop as an active artist and scholar.
Required Qualifications:
- M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field, with a specialization in narrative from an accredited institution, awarded by the time of campus visits.
- Evidence of effective in-person College or University-level teaching experience
- Evidence of published creative work and potential for continuing development as a writer
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field preferred from an accredited institution
- Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body
- Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
- Experience creating a student-centered learning environment
- Experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds
- Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
- Experience teaching creative writing courses
Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on December 12, 2025, with priority given to applications received by that date, but the position will remain open until filled.
