Visiting Assistant Professor​/Instructor of Creative Writing

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Creative Writing

Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT – Full‑time, 1‑year position beginning fall 2026 in the English Department.

Responsibilities

• Teach two fall courses, one month‑long intensive winter term course, and two spring courses.
• Deliver Introduction to Creative Writing courses and advanced Fiction and Nonfiction workshops.
• Advise creative writing theses.

Qualifications

• MFA in Creative Writing.
• Experience teaching creative writing courses at the college or university level.
• Writer of fiction with a secondary specialization in creative nonfiction, or writer of creative nonfiction with a secondary specialization in fiction.

Location & Compensation

On‑campus, Vermont. Salary range: $92,577 – $96,355 per year. Benefits eligible.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous retirement matching and vision benefits.
• Time‑away program – up to 34 days per year, increasing with length of service.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Midd Card privileges: access to athletic facilities, college store discounts, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College’s Snow Bowl, Ralph Myhre Golf Course, and Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Partner Inclusion Program for spouses and partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middlebury College is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Final date to receive applications

June 30, 2026. Submit application materials, including a letter, CV, transcripts, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation, to the Chair of English, Yumna Siddiqi, via the application link