Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction)

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction)

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Position Number
009411

Department
English - 250200

Minimum Qualifications

A completed MFA or PhD in Creative Writing.

ABD candidates will be considered, but mut have degree by date of hire.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

Candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level, and one book of fiction published with an established literary press are desired.

Primary interest: fiction.

Secondary interests: creative nonfiction, comics and graphic novels, or digital literature.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

Appalachian State University in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all.

The English department is home to multiple undergraduate programs including Creative Writing, Film, English Education, Literary Studies, and Rhetoric and Technical Writing. The department also offers a M.A. program with concentrations in Literary Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, and Teaching Literature and Writing.

Additional information about the Department of English, Appalachian State University, and surrounding areas may be accessed at: www.appstate.edu .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. Teaching load is 3/3, provided faculty produce at least 2 peer-reviewed publications (or equivalent) every 3 years. Service expectations include advising students, participating in committee work, and other related service activities.

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration please attach a cover letter and CV to your application as well as a list of at least three references with names and contact informaiton.

Review of applications will begin September 13, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be considered. We will be interviewing by video-conferencing for first-round candidates. Finalists will come to Boone for in-person campus visits.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/47004

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