Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing

Stephens College invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of English / Creative Writing. Join a vibrant literary community dedicated to developing and empowering women’s voices through creative writing and literary scholarship. The program seeks an engaging educator with a deep commitment to undergraduate learning and the development of the creative and professional capacities of writers at all levels. Students in the program develop their voice through engaging courses and experiences, including a passion project, a senior capstone, and the publication of an annual literary magazine, Harbinger. The successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of courses, including creative writing workshops, genre courses, early and/or late literature, as well as introductory courses and those serving general education. Candidates with expertise in Women’s Studies may be given preference.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach creative writing workshops and classes that may include fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, poetry, playwriting, etc. Teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.
• Teach courses in literature, including genre, early and/or late literature.
• Contribute to programmatic revision, course development, and ongoing curricular innovation.
• Collaborate with other English/Creative Writing and design faculty on shared student experiences in ways that are mutually supportive.
• Serve as academic advisor to English/Creative Writing students.
• Assist with student recruitment initiatives, in collaboration with Marketing, Admissions, Student Success & Engagement, faculty colleagues, and the Dean of the Women’s College.
• Service to the program, College, and profession.

Required Qualifications

· Doctorate or MFA in Creative Writing, Literature, English, or an allied field.

· Evidence of commitment to undergraduate education, innovative course design, and mentorship.

· Strong record of creative accomplishments and commitment to further creative output, including mentorship of students.

· Experience teaching at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in the following areas of creative writing and literature: fiction and/or script writing; early literature.

· Experience teaching in small college settings, Women’s Colleges, or other mission-driven institutions.

· Ability and desire to teach courses in the Women’s Studies minor.

***A professional CV/resume, cover letter, and three references are required to be uploaded when applying for this position.***