What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of English – Creative Writing position at Nebraska Wesleyan University?
The English Department at NWU invites applications for a one-year, Visiting Assistant Professor of English - Creative Writing position with a specialization in the teaching of fiction and/or poetry. Experience relevant to coordinating a writers' series and advising a student literary journal is desirable. Period of appointment: August 2025-May 2026. Candidates with experience teaching introductory courses in literature are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Duties include teaching undergraduate fiction and/or poetry workshops, serving as a reader for senior thesis creative projects, teaching first-year writing courses, advising the student literary magazine, and running a multi-event annual visiting writers' series.
Nebraska Wesleyan University enrolls approximately 1,600 traditional undergraduate students in Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska. NWU has a rich history in the liberal arts, with outstanding faculty providing personal attention to students. The University's steadfast commitment to putting learning into action through internships, study abroad, service learning and collaborative research has yielded successful outcomes for students and alumni.
Qualifications
- MFA or doctorate in English/creative writing or closely related field from an accredited institution by August 2025.
- Applicants must have a publication record in fiction or poetry and demonstrate excellence in teaching.
- Demonstrated commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement.
- Work ethic that promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and motivation, and builds consensus in an academic environment.
- Understanding of and appreciation for the liberal arts tradition.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter that clearly explains interest in this position at NWU, together with curriculum vitae, diversity statement, teaching philosophy, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU's Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, but applications received by May 1st, 2025, will receive first consideration.
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