Asst/Assoc/Full Professor in Poetry

 

The Creative Writing Program in the Department of Literatures in English at Cornell University is conducting a search for a poet. This will be an open search for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, or Full Professor, with an emphasis in Poetry. Candidates are expected to have a record of distinguished publication, demonstrate excellence in teaching creative writing and literature, and show a strong commitment to mentoring students.

The successful candidate will teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within the Department of Literatures in English and the Creative Writing Program. Other duties include directing undergraduate and graduate theses, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of our community. We seek candidates with expertise in areas such as international literature, hybrid genre, literary criticism, and poetics. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to inclusive teaching practices, including the teaching and knowledge of literatures that reflect diverse experiences of race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and class.

Candidates should preferably have an MFA or equivalent and two books of poetry, one published and the second one at least under contract.

Applicants must apply via Academic Jobs Online position #28051 (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28051) with a cover letter, a CV, a ten-page sample from the most recent book, a description of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials. The search committee may request physical copies of applicants’ books at a later date. Writers from underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: October 19, 2024.

Pay Range: $107,400 - $260,600. Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.


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