Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing (Poetry)

Posting Details

Posting Information Posting Number PG193430EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing (Poetry) Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with experience and credentials Work Schedule Varies according to need Job Location Raleigh, NC Department English Department About the Department The largest among 10 departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, English offers a range of undergraduate majors and concentrations, minors, three masters programs (MA, MFA, and MSTC), as well as one joint PhD in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (CRDM).

We also offer many courses of interest to the University community as a whole, and we work with other units across campus such as World Languages and Cultures, Africana Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Communication, and the College of Education to furnish multidisciplinary opportunities for NC State students.

Located in the Research Triangle Area in Raleigh, North Carolina, the English department consists of a large, diverse faculty, staff, and student body that prepares graduates for a variety of careers.

Essential Job Duties The English Department at NC State University is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (poetry focus).

The applicant hired for this position will contribute to our nationally-recognized MFA program in creative writing as well as to our popular, growing creative writing concentration in the English major.

Courses that will be taught by this hire include Intermediate and Advanced Poetry Writing, Studies in Poetry, the graduate Workshop in Poetry, and ENG 590, a craft seminar offered to graduate MFA and MA students.

The new hire will also develop and maintain relationships with writers who contribute to our visiting writers program; will attract and recruit candidates into our MFA program;

will direct poetry theses and serve on thesis committees; will mentor MFA students in writing and teaching; and will teach classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Other Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in English, or MFA in Creative Writing, or equivalent degree in a related field.

Other Required Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position will have a strong publication record and literary reputation, including at least one published book, and successful university teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional publications or teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas would be a plus : creative nonfiction, African American literature, Latinx literature, Native American literature, Asian American literature, environmental writing, and / or hybrid literature and writing.
• An MFA in creative writing is preferred.

Required License(s) or Certification(s) N / A Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 05 / 31 / 2024 Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume, a writing sample of 10 pages, and contact information for 3 professional references.

Three letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates who are selected for first-round interviews, which will be conducted remotely using Zoom.

Screening of applications will begin on October 21st. Applications should be received by November 1st to assure full consideration.

For more information, contact search committee chair, James Mulholland at Position Details Position Number 00100601 Position Type Tenured / Tenure-Track Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.

0 40 hours / week) 1.0 Appointment 9 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 160201 - English AA / EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

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