Assistant Professor of Instruction in Creative Writing
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Location: El Paso, TX Category: Liberal Arts Posted On: Thu Mar 20 2025 Job Description:
The Department of Creative Writing at The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor of Instruction, non-tenure track, beginning Fall 2025.
The department seeks a dedicated writer and educator who specializes in one primary genre?fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction?while demonstrating experience in a second genre. The successful candidate will teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses.
As an active member of the department, the candidate will mentor students, serve on committees, and participate in department-wide initiatives. Additionally, the candidate will assist the director of the Online MFA with student advising, making experience with online teaching and Blackboard an essential requirement.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Minimum Qualifications:
The position includes benefits and is renewable annually based on performance and funding.
Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].
The Department of Creative Writing at The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor of Instruction, non-tenure track, beginning Fall 2025.
The department seeks a dedicated writer and educator who specializes in one primary genre?fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction?while demonstrating experience in a second genre. The successful candidate will teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses.
As an active member of the department, the candidate will mentor students, serve on committees, and participate in department-wide initiatives. Additionally, the candidate will assist the director of the Online MFA with student advising, making experience with online teaching and Blackboard an essential requirement.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Teaching a 3:4 course load across undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Designing and delivering courses in creative writing across multiple genres.
- Mentoring students in academic and career planning.
- Assisting with student advising for the Online MFA program.
- Contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and departmental initiatives.
- Engaging in service activities such as student recruitment, event planning, and university collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA in Creative Writing or PhD in Creative Writing or a related field.
- At least one published book and a strong record of additional publications.
- Experience teaching creative writing at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Ability to teach in multiple genres beyond the primary area of specialization.
- Experience with online teaching and Blackboard.
- Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.
- Demonstrated curriculum development experience.
- Familiarity with current digital and publishing trends in creative writing.
The position includes benefits and is renewable annually based on performance and funding.
Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].
Location: El Paso, TX Category: Liberal Arts Posted On: Thu Mar 20 2025 Job Description:
The Department of Creative Writing at The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor of Instruction, non-tenure track, beginning Fall 2025.
The department seeks a dedicated writer and educator who specializes in one primary genre?fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction?while demonstrating experience in a second genre. The successful candidate will teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses.
As an active member of the department, the candidate will mentor students, serve on committees, and participate in department-wide initiatives. Additionally, the candidate will assist the director of the Online MFA with student advising, making experience with online teaching and Blackboard an essential requirement.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Minimum Qualifications:
The position includes benefits and is renewable annually based on performance and funding.
Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].
The Department of Creative Writing at The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor of Instruction, non-tenure track, beginning Fall 2025.
The department seeks a dedicated writer and educator who specializes in one primary genre?fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction?while demonstrating experience in a second genre. The successful candidate will teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses.
As an active member of the department, the candidate will mentor students, serve on committees, and participate in department-wide initiatives. Additionally, the candidate will assist the director of the Online MFA with student advising, making experience with online teaching and Blackboard an essential requirement.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Teaching a 3:4 course load across undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Designing and delivering courses in creative writing across multiple genres.
- Mentoring students in academic and career planning.
- Assisting with student advising for the Online MFA program.
- Contributing to curriculum development, assessment, and departmental initiatives.
- Engaging in service activities such as student recruitment, event planning, and university collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA in Creative Writing or PhD in Creative Writing or a related field.
- At least one published book and a strong record of additional publications.
- Experience teaching creative writing at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Ability to teach in multiple genres beyond the primary area of specialization.
- Experience with online teaching and Blackboard.
- Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.
- Demonstrated curriculum development experience.
- Familiarity with current digital and publishing trends in creative writing.
The position includes benefits and is renewable annually based on performance and funding.
Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].