Assistant/Associate Professor of English/Creative Writing

Description

The English/Creative Writing Program at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of English/Creative Writing beginning August 2024. Join a vibrant, committed writing and literary community dedicated to developing and empowering women’s voices through creative writing and literary scholarship. The program seeks an engaged teacher who is also an active writer. Candidates should be able to teach a broad range of literature as well as creative writing workshops, including multi-genre introductory creative writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse array of creative writing workshops/classes that may include fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, poetry, playwriting, etc.
• Instruct literature courses.
• Provide academic guidance to majors.
• Collaborate on the planning and execution of the program’s themed Writer Retreat each semester.
• Assist with committee work for senior capstone projects.
• Contribute actively to the creative and intellectual vitality of the English/Creative Writing program.
• Oversee program assessment alongside the Director of Assessment.
  
  

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.F.A. in Creative Writing, English, Literature, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience in higher education teaching, showcasing excellence in pedagogy and student engagement.
• Demonstrable track record of creative accomplishments.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Scholarly publications alongside creative works.
• Experience coordinating literary events and activities.
• Proficiency in curriculum design.
  
  

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to a co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.