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Visiting Assistant Professor, English

Employer
Skidmore College
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 24, 2023

Job Details



The Department of English at Skidmore College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of English in Fiction Writing. We seek individuals with expertise in the teaching of fiction writing in a workshop environment at introductory and advanced levels. Applicants must demonstrate excellence both in teaching and in fiction writing, as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. One published book of fiction required at time of application. The teaching load is 2/2.

Individuals from underrepresented groups or who have experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher required.

Deadline: March 25, 2023.

All applications will be acknowledged.

Documents needed to apply:
  • C.V.
  • A sample of published fiction
  • Teaching statement
  • 1-2 letters of recommendation
  • Cover letter that speaks to your ability to work effectively with a diverse student population in a creative writing classroom.
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.


CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Company

Skidmore College

Skidmore College is a highly ranked, liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York, where Creative Thought Matters. 

We're a four-year private, nonsectarian, coeducational school that invites 2,700 undergraduate students to engage in 44 majors, 19 varsity athletics teams, and more than 100 student clubs. They also benefit from award-winning dining and residential halls and lifelong connections with some of the smartest and most dedicated and passionate faculty in the industry.

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