Assistant/Associate Professor of English Literature in Creative Writing
- Employer
- Swarthmore College
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 30, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, English & Literature
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Description
The Department of English Literature at Swarthmore College invites applications for a tenure-track open-rank position in creative writing with a specialization in fiction; secondary expertise in fields including but not limited to creative nonfiction or poetry desirable but not required. Teaching load is 2/2. This position will start in August 2021.
In addition to teaching literature in English and housing the Creative Writing Program, the Swarthmore College English Department supports work in critical race and ethnic studies, feminist studies, environmental humanities, and queer studies, and contributes to interdisciplinary programs in these fields. The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching and mentorship of undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. The College has a generous leave policy and provides strong support for research and faculty development.
Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty.
Qualifications
Candidates must have the MFA or Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, as well as experience in and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. Candidates should have published at least one book or have one in contract. They should demonstrate capacity to produce programming, mentor diverse student writers, and contribute to the leadership and future direction of the creative writing program within our department.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, a CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of 30 pages maximum. Review of applications will begin on October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions you may have to Donna McKeever, Administrative Assistant (dmckeev1@swarthmore.edu) or Betsy Bolton, Chair of the Department. (ebolton1@swarthmore.edu).
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices. The College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.
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Since its founding in 1864 by the Religious Society of Friends (aka Quakers), Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good.
With a curriculum unmatched among liberal arts colleges of its size, Swarthmore offers more than 600 courses and undergraduate research opportunities—from the humanities and performing arts to the social and natural sciences and engineering.
Swarthmore’s idyllic, 425-acre arboretum campus features rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails. It is located just 11 miles from Philadelphia.
The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff—including different viewpoints, identities, and histories—contributes to the community’s strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.
Thank you for your interest in Swarthmore College. Swarthmore welcomes people who are not just looking for a job, but seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. Our highly selective liberal arts college is situated on a scenic suburban Philadelphia campus. Our mission focuses on providing students with the knowledge, insight, and experience they need to become leaders and agents of change on behalf of the common good.
As an employer, Swarthmore is committed to providing full opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability. We welcome, and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those with intercultural experience and demonstrated commitments to an inclusive workplace and world.
We recognize that attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff is critical to maintaining our academic standard of excellence. And so, in addition to competitive salaries, we offer a high quality, comprehensive employee benefits program.
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