Posting DetailsPosting Details Position Title Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Fiction External Link to Posting College College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College Dept/School Creative Writing - 32131 Vacancy Number 16F-644 Position Number 6737 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Department of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing/Fiction position on a continuing 9-month appointment starting August 2025.Upon initial appointment, and dependent on the selected candidate's expertise and passions, responsibilities will entail teaching a range of graduate and undergraduate creative writing courses, including workshops, craft-based literature courses, and courses in the publishing arts.The selected candidate will also direct and read MFA theses, mentor graduate teaching assistants, and serve on departmental and university committees, joining a nationally recognized department that houses both a BFA and an MFA in Creative Writing, as well as graduate and undergraduate Certificates in Publishing. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- A terminal degree in Creative Writing ( MFA , PhD) or closely related field at time of application
- At least one book of fiction of literary merit from a national press
- Demonstrated, sustained excellence in teaching fiction writing at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Secondary expertise, which may include a strong publication record in poetry or nonfiction, or experience working and teaching in the publishing arts
- Experience teaching the work of writers historically or currently underrepresented in American and global literature curricula
Required Certifications or Licensure N/A Primary Function of Organizational Unit The UNCW Department of Creative Writing is a community of deeply committed writers who believe that the creation of art is valuable to self and culture. Our faculty encourages a rigorous yet safe, supportive and inclusive environment in which diverse writers can grow as artists and as individuals, and in which all student populations can equitably access high-impact practices and a transformative educational experience. We believe excellence starts with an informed application of craft and we encourage writers to explore aesthetics and methods across genre lines. Programs include Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Publishing Certificate programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. College/School Information The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts ( CHSSA ) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center, an interdisciplinary and intersectional community of students, scholars, and advocates committed to social justice and equity.In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of minors including interdisciplinary minors such as Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, European studies, forensic science, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, and women and gender studies. Undergraduate certificates for professional writing and publishing, as well as a number of post-baccalaureate certificates such as conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, science and medical writing, women's, gender, and sexuality studies, and Hispanic studies are a part of the college's offerings.The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity. University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. EEO Statement At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on December 9, 2024, the job closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents including:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- Writing Sample: 22-30 pp. of original Fiction
- Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy, including teaching interests and subject areas of expertise, as well as a list of potential course offerings
- Teacher Evaluation: 1-3 documents demonstrating evidence of Teaching Excellence (e.g. course instructor evaluation(s)
- A list of three professional reference contacts
- If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.
Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.Please direct questions concerning the search to Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Lee, Chair, Assistant Professor Fiction Search Committee, at ...@uncw.edu. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Megan Hubbard at ...@uncw.edu . Position Type Permanent Job Posting Date 11/07/2024 Job Close Date 12/09/2024
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