Assistant Professor in Creative Writing–Fiction

The Department of English at Oklahoma State University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing-Fiction beginning in August 2023, contingent upon available funding. Responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load of introductory through graduate creative writing workshops, as well as advising graduate students and willingness and ability to serve on thesis, dissertation, and exam committees. Appropriate terminal degree (MFA or PhD), significant national publication with at least one book in print or under contract, and demonstrated teaching excellence required. Additional publication and teaching expertise in creative nonfiction desirable.  Candidates should describe their approach to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom, and/or their experiences mentoring women or members of underrepresented groups in a diversity statement.

Salary competitive and commensurate with experience.  OSU offers the BA, MA, and the PhD in English with emphasis in creative writing.  For further information on the department, see our webpage at http://english.okstate.edu.  To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November, 15 2022.  We will continue, however, to accept and consider applications until the position has been filled. 

Apply by submitting a letter of application, CV, writing sample, teaching philosophy, diversity statement, and the names and contact information of three people who can serve as job references. Submit all this through Interfolio using this link http://apply.interfolio.com/114859.

OSU is a Carnegie R1 Research University listed in Carnegie Classifications of Institutions’ top tier for research universities. As a land-grant institution, we believe access to education is an essential part of our mission. Students from across the U.S. and more than 100 countries converge on this campus creating a vibrant and inclusive culture. More information about OSU is available at https://go.okstate.edu/about-osu/

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