Creative Writing, Fiction Assistant Professor, ENL
Position description
The Department of English at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in Creative Writing, Fiction. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach creative writing at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and the ability to teach undergraduate literature courses is also expected. A PhD or MFA, completed or near completion, is preferred; minimum of an MA plus appropriate experience is required. Teaching experience is required and at least one book of fiction with a high-quality press is required. To apply, please submit a 2-page cover letter describing your work as a writer and a teacher, a CV, a 30-page writing sample, and 4 letters of recommendation through the online application form:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00706
Additional writing samples may be requested at a later phase in the process.
The online application form provides applicants with an opportunity to submit an optional Statement of Contributions to Diversity.
For full consideration applications should be received by 30 October 2015.
The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter - Please provide a 2-page cover letter describing your work as a writer and a teacher
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Writing Sample - Please submit a 30-page writing sample
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Diversity contributions documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.html for guidelines about writing a diversity statement and why one is requested.
(Optional)
- 4 letters of reference required