Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing (Poetry)

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.

Ph.D. in English, or MFA in Creative Writing, or equivalent degree in a related field is required. An MFA in Creative Writing is preferred. 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.

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.

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 mulholland@ncsu.edu