Assistant Professor - English

Department: English / 0-1223-000

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Salary Plan: Faculty / Regular

Hiring Salary: Salary is commensurate with the post of Assistant Professor.

Position Summary:

The Department of English at the University of South Florida seeks to appoint TWO 9-month, full-time and tenure-track Assistant Professors in Creative Writing.  The appointment start date is August 7, 2024.  Salary is commensurate with the post of Assistant Professor.  Review of applications will begin on 12/11/2023.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

An MFA or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution is required prior to August 7, 2024, with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching creative writing, publishing creative writing, and service. To receive consideration, applicants must have at least one book published or a book under contract.  Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. 

Preferred Qualifications:

One of these positions is open genre, including but not limited to fiction, nonfiction, comics/graphic narrative, digital storytelling, hybrid genres, and or young adult literatures. For one of the positions, preference will be given to writers working in the field of poetry. Preference will be given in one position to a writer working in Latin literatures. The ability to teach in multiple genres as well as students from diverse backgrounds is welcome.

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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 35280

Posting Date:  10/03/2023

Posting End Date: 12/15/2023

How To Apply 

Click on the Apply Now button. Attach a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and writing sample. Please also provide the names and contact details for three references. Review of applications will begin on 12/11/2023.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. 

Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.  Only online applications are accepted for this position.

To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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