Open Rank Instructional Track Faculty - Creative Writing, Publishing

The Department of English at the University of Iowa invites applications for a creative writer to teach in the publishing track of our undergraduate English and Creative Writing Major. This is a half-time position with the possibility of promotion within the instructional track. Teaching will be at the undergraduate level, with a normal load of two courses per semester. Potential opportunity for teaching at the graduate level. This track does not include the possibility of tenure, but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (Assistant Professor of Instruction, Associate Professor of Instruction, Professor of Instruction). More information about the Instructional Track can be found on the Provost's website at https://provost.uiowa.edu/instructional-faculty-track-appointments.

Profile of the English Department: Located in the first American UNESCO City of Literature, Iowa English is a dynamic department with approximately 900 undergraduate majors, as well as an MA/PhD in Literary Studies and an MFA in Nonfiction Writing. Our undergraduate curriculum takes a fully "hybrid" approach to teaching literature and creative writing, with courses like Topics in Craft and Method with such thematic subtitles as "Elements of the Short Story," "Queer and Feminist Epic Poems," "Writing for Social Change," and "How to Sell Out" and Special Topics in Advanced Creative Writing, including "Women in Science Fiction," "Writing Romance," "Speculative Fiction," "Fakes and Forgeries."

The English Department Publishing Track exposes its students to the history and practice of literary publishing while developing their skills in editing, proofreading, and writing with clarity and purpose. Courses range across print and digital media, and students who complete the track will have experienced hands-on work in the field and gained insight into career opportunities.

Salary is commensurate.

Candidates must submit applications online at: http://jobs.uiowa.edu . Search requisition #75488.

Applications must include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a CV; (3) 25 pages of creative writing; (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (5) three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2025.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check and credential/education verification.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.