Lecturer in Creative Writing

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: 30 days ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Lecturer in Creative Writing
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31395
College College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College
Dept/School Creative Writing - 32131
Vacancy Number 16F-600
Position Number 6735
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking up to two full-time Lecturer in Creative Writing on a continuing 9-month appointment starting August 2024. Upon initial appointment, responsibilities will entail teaching a range of creative writing courses including introductory and advanced creative writing workshops, craft-based literature courses, publishing courses, and potentially graduate courses. The successful candidate will also serve on departmental committees, and, depending on experience, might be utilized as a program coordinator.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • 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
  • A minimum of five years teaching experience at the college level
  • Demonstrated, sustained excellence in teaching creative writing at the undergraduate level
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with:
  • Additional publication and teaching records in a secondary genre (fiction, poetry and/or creative nonfiction)
  • Experience with the curricula of varied underrepresented subject areas of American literature, including publishing
  • Past experience with academic program administration
Required Certifications or Licensure
NA
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The UNCW Department of Creative Writing is a community of deeply committed writers who believe that the creation of art is valuable to self and culture. Our faculty encourages a rigorous yet safe, supportive and inclusive environment in which diverse writers can grow as artists and as individuals. We believe excellence starts with an informed application of craft and we encourage writers to explore aesthetics and methods across genre lines. Programs include Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Publishing Certificate programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
College/School Information
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center, an interdisciplinary and intersectional community of students, scholars, and advocates committed to social justice and equity.
In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of minors including interdisciplinary minors such as Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, European studies, forensic science, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, and women and gender studies. Undergraduate certificates for professional writing and publishing, as well as a number of post-baccalaureate certificates such as conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, science and medical writing, women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, and Hispanic studies are a part of the college’s offerings.
The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW’s University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.
Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the CHSSA’s departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.
Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on March 28, 2024, the job closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Writing Sample – 15-25 pp. of relevant original writing (poetry, fiction or nonfiction)
  • Combined unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy – including teaching interests and subject areas of expertise, as well as a list of potential course offerings
  • Teaching Evaluation 1 – Sample teaching/course evaluations from previous institutions
  • List of 3 Professional References
  • If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.


Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
A minimum of three professional reference contacts are required for all applications. References will be requested during the screening process.
Please direct questions concerning the search to Prof. David Gessner, Chair, Poetry Lecturer Search Committee, at [email protected] . For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Megan Hubbard at [email protected] .
Position Type Permanent
Job Posting Date 02/28/2024
Job Close Date 03/28/2024

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