"Visiting Assistant Professor in Creative Writing/Poetry"

Job Summary

Position Description

The Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a renewable one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing/Poetry. The successful candidate will hold an M.F.A. in Creative Writing and/or a Ph.D. in Creative Writing, English, or a closely related field. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong record of both publication and teaching. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate poetry workshops as part of our B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs in Literature.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: An M.F.A. in Creative Writing and/or a Ph.D. in Creating Writing, English, Comparative Literature or a related field is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: A track record of publications and at least one year of college-level teaching experience.

Language and Literature Program

The Language & Literature Program in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology is home to 27 distinguished and award-winning scholars and teachers in rhetoric and composition, literary criticism and theory, creative writing, and world languages. The Program includes over 100 undergraduates and 80 graduate students in our B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs in Literature. More information can be found by visiting literature.utdallas.edu.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by March 2, 2026. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on June 1, 2026.