Lecturer in Creative Writing (Open Genre)

East Tennessee State University, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Johnson City, TENNESSEE
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Job Title Lecturer in Creative Writing (Open Genre)
Department Literature and Language - 21300
Pay Grade 1
Job Category Faculty
Job Summary
The Department of Literature and Language at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time lectureship in creative writing beginning Aug 15, 2024.
This position involves a 4/4 teaching load that may include any of the following based on department needs: introductory and multi-genre creative writing classes; upper-level creative writing workshops in area of expertise; literature classes; special topics or honors literature classes; and first-year composition classes. The successful candidate will also serve on departmental committees and contribute to the development of creative writing curriculum at ETSU. Faculty must be dedicated to working in a department that is sensitive to the needs of first-generation students.
9-month renewable contract with opportunities for promotion to Senior and Master Lecturer – see Faculty Handbook .
Located in Northeast Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, East Tennessee State University is a state-assisted and Carnegie-classified Doctoral Research Intensive University of more than 15,000 students. It is a regional institution, serving east Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina. The area enjoys a moderate climate and is well known for recreational opportunities like camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and fishing, as well as for its many festivals, including Rhythm and Roots, Corazon Latino, Umoja, Little Chicago, Blue Plum, and Tri Pride.
This position will enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid sick leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more. Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ .
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in the subject area through a track record of teaching and creative publication.
Required Qualifications
  • A terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in Creative Writing or a closely related field at time of application.
  • Strong record of poetry, fiction and /or nonfiction published in books or periodicals of literary merit.
  • Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching with at least one year teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Additional publication and teaching experience in a secondary genre (fiction, poetry, plays, and/or creative nonfiction).
  • Experience with audio storytelling/podcasting.
  • Experience teaching literature classes at the post-secondary level.
  • Experience with curricula of underrepresented subject areas of literature, including (but not limited to) Black American, Latino/a, Appalachian, and LGBTQ.
Salary 32,000.00

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number F00793P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 03/13/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding. 

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