Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction) at The Pennsylvania State University

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of English at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Pennsylvania, USA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing (Fiction) to begin August 2024. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester to both undergraduates and those enrolled in the BA/MA graduate program. 

The BA/MA program offers an integrated undergraduate/graduate degree in English with a creative writing concentration in poetry and/or prose. Students complete the program in two years—their senior year and the additional M.A. year. 

Candidates for the position must have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in English, creative writing, or related field in hand by the starting date.  

Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board . 

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (with the names and contact information of three references), and a writing sample of approximately 10,000 words. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

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