Visiting Assistant Professor​/Instructor of Creative Writing

Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor of Creative Writing – Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT

The English Department invites applicants for a full‑time 1‑year position in Creative Writing beginning fall 2026. The candidate should be a writer of fiction with a secondary specialization in creative nonfiction, or a writer of creative nonfiction with a secondary specialization in fiction. The successful candidate must have an MFA in Creative Writing and experience teaching creative writing courses at the college or university level.

The candidate will be expected to teach two courses in the Fall, a one‑month‑long intensive Winter term course, and two courses in the Spring. The candidate should teach Introduction to Creative Writing courses and advanced Fiction and Nonfiction workshops, and advise creative writing theses.

MFA in Creative Writing; proven teaching experience at the college or university level; strong portfolio of creative writing; ability to teach both fiction and nonfiction workshops.

• Competitive salary ($92,577 – $96,355 per year) and benefits eligibility
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus generous retirement plan
• Vision benefits and a generous time‑away program (up to 34 days per year, increasing with length of service)
• Educational assistance programs for employees and their families
• Midd Card privileges including access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, and library privileges; spouse or domestic partner eligibility

Middlebury College is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a truly open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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