Position Title:
Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing (Fiction)
Department/School:
English Department/School of Liberal Arts
Salary/Pay Rate:
$75,000 - $80,000
Job Summary:
The English Department at Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position in Creative Writing (Fiction) beginning Fall 2027. A willingness to work with undergraduate majors, minors, and non-majors from across campus is central to this position. We encourage applications from broadly trained candidates who can teach introductory writing courses such as Writing for College and Intro to Creative Writing, as well as advanced undergraduate courses that can complement and expand our existing offerings. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring secondary teaching specializations such as Short Story, Memoir, Multi-Cultural Writing, or Creative Non-Fiction. Publishing industry experience as an editor or writer is preferred. This position requires the ability and willingness to teach classes broadly across the discipline, mentor student projects and organizations, and collaborate with campus partners.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English in hand before the start date of the appointment along with evidence of continued creative publications. Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level is required. Candidates must have an on-going record of creative publications.
Essential Functions:
The teaching load will be 3-4, but faculty who achieve and maintain an outstanding record of scholarship may be eligible for a 3-3 teaching load. In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, faculty participate regularly in service activities for our students, Marist University, and the community.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in hand.
Required Application Documents:
CV, Cover Letter which addresses the applicant’s teaching philosophy and approach to working with undergraduates, and Contact Information of three Professional References.
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Unlimited paid sick time.
- 14+ paid holidays per year.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).