Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Creative Writing, Nonfiction

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Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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Department: College of Liberal Arts

• Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 1/1/2027. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Curriculum Vitae
• A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
• A Statement of Teaching (upload as a separate document)
• A Writing sample (no more than 25 pages) of creative work (upload as a separate document)

For additional information please contact: Justin St. Germain

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts, School of Writing, Literature, and Film, invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Creative Writing, Nonfiction, position (depending on qualifications).

Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process:

This tenure-track position is responsible to delivering high-quality and innovative instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level; maintaining a robust portfolio of creative activity; and providing service to the School, College, and University.

The School of Writing, Literature, and Film offers a BA major and minor in Creative Writing, both on campus and online. Our MFA program enjoys a long tradition of excellence, distinguished faculty, successful alumni, and a vibrant community. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, consistently ranked among the top 10 college towns in the nation, Oregon State University is a dynamic R1 institution committed to its land-grant mission of educational access, research discovery, and public impact.

Key Responsibilities

• The position consists of teaching, creative activity/scholarship, and service. The teaching load is five courses over three quarters annually (fall, winter, and spring terms).
• Teaching responsibilities involve lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses in creative writing and related areas, including general education courses, and/or graduate seminars in relevant literary traditions, including topics of the candidate's design. The teaching load is five courses over three quarters annually (fall, winter, and spring terms).
• Mentoring of students, including advising of theses, is expected at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Service includes committee-work for the School, College, and University.

Required Qualifications

At the Rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in creative writing or related field in hand by the starting date
• Evident commitment to educational equity, effectiveness, and inclusivity

At the Rank of Assistant Professor

• Demonstrated record of or potential for significant creative writing publication

At the Rank of Associate Professor

• Demonstrated record of significant creative writing publication

At the Rank of Full Professor

• Distinguished record of significant creative writing publication

Preferred Qualifications

At the Rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

• Evidence of successful teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
• Evidence of significant pedagogical innovation, modes of applied/experiential learning, particularly with respect to helping students gain publication experience
• Experience with curricular development for in-person and/or online delivery

At the Rank of Associate or Full Professor

• Experience teaching multiple genres (screenwriting, fiction, journalism, etc.) and or mixed-methods instruction

At the Rank of Full Professor

• Evidence of administrative experience and/or visible leadership in advancing one's disciplinary field

Working Conditions/Schedule

This position requires routine on-campus presence in a typical office and classroom setting.

Salary Range

$75,000-$105,000

Anticipated Start Date: 2027-09-16

Anticipated End Date

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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