Assistant Professor of English

Assistant Professor of English

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for an assistant professor position in the English Department. Preferred start date is August 18, 2027.

Applicants must have a terminal degree in creative writing (MFA or PhD) or related field, and a strong record of high-quality fiction publications or promise thereof and demonstrated excellence as a teacher. Expertise in other areas related to professional writing—such as editing, magazine production, freelance writing, or other types of creative writing—is desirable.

2/3 course load in the first year, followed by 3/3 course load ranging from introductory level to classes in our graduate professional writing program, and rotations teaching Editing the Literary Magazine; advise 10-15 undergraduates.

Applicants will need to demonstrate the potential for strong research, excellent teaching, and service aligned with the college's expected outcomes of impact, innovation, and engagement toward R2 status and the university's strategic plan:
Leadership for the Public Good.

The Department of English serves all students at the university through extensive general education offerings that strive to improve writing skills, expand liberal learning, and focus critical and analytic thinking. In addition, the English major supports the university's areas of emphasis in teacher education, public and private sector development and service, and liberal education. The department's graduate program in professional writing, unique in Maryland and paralleled by only six other programs nationwide, graduates writers who meet the needs of government and social and commercial organizations that rely on expert and efficient writing.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled, with priority given to those received by Nov. 2. To apply, send: cv, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabus, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages.

Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CLA-4013. Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.

Targeted salary range: $72,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits,  for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

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