Assistant Professor of English; Creative Writing

The Department of English at The City College of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure‑track Assistant Professor specializing in creative nonfiction, beginning Fall 2026. We seek an accomplished prose writer with a strong record of publication and evidence of effective teaching at the college level. Desirable areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the personal essay and memoir, cultural criticism, science and environment writing, and hybrid forms.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach workshops and craft classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including General Education courses, introductory creative writing courses, and advanced topics courses in creative nonfiction for undergraduate and graduate MFA students. In addition, the candidate will be expected to maintain an active agenda of publication and participate in student mentoring, departmental and college service activities in a large public university setting, and in the vibrant culture of our MFA Program.

We especially welcome applicants eager to collaborate with a strong team of creative writing colleagues as well as composition and literature colleagues in a thriving Hispanic‑Serving Institution located in Harlem.

For more information on our English Department and our MFA Program, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The standard workload for this position is 18 credits per year (a 3/3 teaching load).

Candidate must be legally authorized to work Full‑time in the United States.

• MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or equivalent.
• Ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
• Preferred: A publication record that includes at least one book of creative nonfiction from a recognized press, or equivalent literary production.
• Demonstrable experience teaching at the college or university level.

• Cover letter (1–2 pages) discussing writing projects, teaching experience, and interest in the position.
• A representative sample of published creative nonfiction (25 pages maximum).
• A statement of teaching philosophy (1–2 pages).
• Names and contact information for three recommenders who may be asked to submit a letter in support of the application.

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position. Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions. Applications, including the required materials, must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document.

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.