Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing - Nonfiction

Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing – Nonfiction

Join Montana State University, Office of Student Engagement, as a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing – Nonfiction, starting mid‑August 2026.

Tenure‑track, 9‑month academic year.

Responsible for teaching a range of creative writing courses (creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry), course development, scholarship/creative activity, mentoring, advising and service to the department, university, community, and profession.

• Teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced creative writing courses in creative nonfiction, and optionally fiction or poetry.
• Develop and revise courses, incorporating inquiry and AI considerations.
• Produce scholarship or creative work appropriate for a Carnegie R‑1 university.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide general service to the department, university, community, and profession.

• MFA or PhD in Creative Nonfiction earned before the start date.
• Active record of publication in creative nonfiction.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

• Record of effectiveness in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Ability to collaborate beyond the English Department, fostering outreach across campus and community.

• Inspire and mentor students.
• Work toward meeting/exceeding tenure requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Appreciate all perspectives and promote a diverse, inclusive community.

All degree requirements must be completed by August 2026.

• Cover Letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, including a direct pedagogical statement.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Portfolio of selected work (max 20 pages).

• Vacancies: 1.
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  August 2026.
• Screening begins:
  October 27 2025 (applications accepted until adequate pool).
• Position End Date:
  Open.
• Recruitment Type:
  Open.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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