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Assistant Professor of English

UNT, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205


Title:

Assistant Professor of English

Employee Classification:

Asst Professor

Campus:

University of North Texas

Division:

UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department:

UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department:

UNT-English-121600

Job Location:

Denton

Salary:

commensurate upon experience

FTE:

1.00

Retirement Eligibility:

ORP Eligible

Position Overview

The Department of English at the University of North Texas, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing to join a thriving Ph.D./M.A. program with a strong scholarly emphasis. The appointment begins August 2025. We plan to hire a specialist in Nonfiction. The successful candidate will teach a 2/2 load, including undergraduate and graduate workshops, as well as Form and Theory of Prose at the graduate level. Other responsibilities will include advising and mentoring students, serving on thesis and dissertation committees, and providing service to the department and the university.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. and/or M.F.A. in Creative Writing or English, by August 2025

A significant publication record with a minimum of one book of nonfiction published or under contract by a nationally or internationally recognized press

Demonstrable excellence in mentoring and teaching

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in writing and teaching another genre or in hybrid forms

Preparedness to teach and mentor at the graduate level

Training in and experience teaching literary studies

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Questions should be directed to the search chair, Corey.Marks@unt.edu.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.

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