Mary Rogers Field and Marion Field McKenna Distinguished Professorship in Creative Writing

Description

DePauw University invites applications for its Mary Rogers Field and Marion Field McKenna Distinguished Professorship in Creative Writing to begin August of 2023. This is an open-rank tenure-track position and candidates at all stages of their careers are invited to apply. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience and will account for the distinguished nature of this appointment.

Candidates should be dedicated teachers and writers of short fiction who have achieved nationally-recognized distinction in their writing and whose work explores the intersections of race, identity and the lived experiences of people from Latinx and/or African American heritages. Candidates must hold an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing.

The Field Professor should be prepared to teach two courses per semester, including introductory creative writing courses, upper-level workshops in fiction writing, first-year seminar, and introductory literature courses in their specialty. Candidates should be prepared to teach creative writing and literature courses reflecting the experiences of communities of color. They should be willing to perform public readings of their work, lead occasional craft talks for students and faculty, and participate in department service and student advising. The Field Professor will also be provided funds to invite, in consultation with our department, a visiting writer for our Kelly Writers Series once a year ( https://www.depauw.edu/arts-and-culture/speakers/kellywriters/ ). The Field Professor is eligible for programming funds and professional development funds. To learn more about the DePauw University English Department, candidates are encouraged to visit https://www.depauw.edu/academics/college-of-liberal-arts/english/ .

DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts university dedicated to educating just over 1,700 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. Connected to the liberal arts college is one of the nation’s first Schools of Music. For 185 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and social engagement that prepares students for lifelong success. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, about a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis, DePauw is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association . DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen our institution through equitable and inclusive practices. Please see this profile for more information about DePauw University.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a short writing sample (20 pages), evidence of teaching excellence (such as course evaluations or syllabi), and three letters of recommendation to Interfolio. Review of applications will begin October 14, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The DePauw English Department is committed to the core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, and we encourage all applicants to describe, either in their cover letter or in their teaching philosophy, the ways in which their writing, their teaching and/or service experience will enhance our efforts to support these values and the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Queries should be sent to Amity Reading, Chair of English Department, DePauw University, amityreading@depauw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePauw University, in affirmation of its commitment to excellence, endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring, promotion, compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation and admission will be based upon a person’s qualifications and/or performance without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, gender identity or gender expression, except where religion, gender, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw University’s goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence, DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local, state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits, hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

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