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Department Hiring Two Assistant Professor Positions in Creative Writing
Summary: The Department of Writing at Grand Valley State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in creative writing to begin Fall 2025. Applicants are expected to have an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing, English, or a closely related field. Candidates should have experience and/or interest teaching two or more of the following: poetry, creative nonfiction, editing and publishing, the business of publishing, and/or graphic genres. The successful candidates will teach our multi-genre introductory creative writing course and other creative writing courses, and they will have the opportunity to develop new courses in our modular curriculum. One of the candidates will teach in our poetry module. Candidates must have a demonstrated publication record of creative work in relevant genres. The successful candidates will collaborate with colleagues to contribute to a vibrant department culture of writers and writing instructors. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations.
Required Qualifications and Education:
- M.F.A or Ph.D. in Creative Writing, English, or closely related field. Current ABD candidates will be considered for a two-year contract with the provision that the Ph.D. must be completed by December 2026.
- Expertise and experience in teaching introductory creative writing courses.
- A demonstrated publication record in relevant creative genre(s).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
- Evidence of one’s demonstrated commitment to social justice education, inclusion, diversity, and/or intercultural training.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- Experience working with diverse student populations.
Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will focus
their career on teaching creative writing courses and continuously
developing their professional expertise as a writing instructor. The
typical full-time (9-month) teaching load is nine credit hours per
semester, drawn from GVSU's general education writing courses and
writing major courses. They are also expected to engage in
scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus, which
is equivalent to three credit hours of additional responsibilities in
teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service depending on the
successful candidate's interests and the department’s needs.
Minimum Starting Salary: $64,000; commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The university offers an excellent
comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental
insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, sick leave/disability,
tuition waiver, flexible spending accounts, adoption resources,
wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness and Grand Rapids
YMCA facilities effective on date of hire. Family and
childcare options on and off-campus are also available. For a more
detailed description of benefits, please visit Human Resources – Tenure Track Faculty Benefits.
Department: The Department of
Writing emphasizes teaching excellence using inclusive writing
pedagogies. Full-time faculty uphold the values of a liberal education
while providing a collaborative, experiential learning environment
within writing studies. In addition to offering general education
courses in first-year writing, creative writing, and business
communication, the department provides a unique 42-credit modular
curriculum for students seeking a B.A. or B.S. in writing.
College:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)
is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor’s
degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and
mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social
sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community
that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and
enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active
teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected,
and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education.
University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a
public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan. The
University attracts more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate
students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities
and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its
contribution to students’ social mobility. Grand Valley is highly
rated for safety, sustainability, veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and
is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life
balance. The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse
environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of
society. More information can be found at Grand Valley State
University (gvsu.edu).
How To Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following to the online application:
- a cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU,
- a curriculum vitae,
- a teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion through your teaching, and
- graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply).
The online application will allow applicants to attach these
documents electronically. Applicants selected for interviews will be
required to submit official transcripts and a writing sample prior to
the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at
616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to Professor Amy
Ferdinandt Stolley ([email protected]).
Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants
will begin on November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is
filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu
Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/ . TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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