1-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
- Employer
- Simpson College
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 15, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, English & Literature
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The English Department at Simpson College invites applications for a 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. Teaching responsibilities will begin August 2021.
Teaching responsibilities include 6 courses, consisting of creative writing workshops, introductory literature courses, and a first-year seminar.
Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or MFA in creative writing, or a Ph.D. in a related field and a record of publication of creative writing. Ideal candidates will also have experience teaching literature, creative writing workshops, and writing-intensive courses. Send the following documents in a single file (PDF preferred) to the address listed below: application letter, CV, and a statement addressing how your experiences and/or interests contribute to promoting diversity and inclusivity. Please have references send letters to the same e-mail with ENGLISH SEARCH: APPLICANT’S NAME in the subject line: employment@simpson.edu.
Simpson is a private, nationally recognized regional college grounded in the liberal arts tradition and is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Simpson College does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to help constitute a diverse community. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups. You will find the entire EOE statement at http://simpson.edu/employment-opportunities/. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Employment will require a criminal background check, which may include—but is not limited to—criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.
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