Saginaw Valley State University
Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing)
Saginaw Valley State University, , MI, United States
Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing)
External posting
Full-Time, Exempt , Faculty
Assistant Professor of English(Creative Writing)
SVSUinvites applicants for a tenure-track position to begin July 1, 2025.By the time of appointment, applicants musthave acquired their terminal degree: a PhD with a focus on Creative Non-Fictionis preferred; an MFA with significant publications and teaching experience willbe considered.The successful candidatewill demonstrate interest and experience in teaching creative writing coursesand introductory and sophomore-level composition, as well as an ability to workwith diverse student populations. Candidates are expected to have significantpublications in creative non-fiction, an active creative/scholarly agenda, andsecondary expertise in another area of creative writing, such as dramaticwriting (traditional theater, film, or new media), poetry, or fiction.Teaching responsibilities are primarily in-person,on-campus (24 credit hours/year), with limited online teaching possible.Other responsibilities include academicservice, student advising, and supporting the University's literary andcultural environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online:jobs.svsu.edu
Please include the following:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors), and any Additional documents (e.g., licenses, courses).
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburbancampus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportiveand empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For nineconsecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For"(2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-basedresearch. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the CarnegieFoundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent ofstudents have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships,field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great LakesBay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts toimprove students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middleschool, high school and university levels. SVSU is building the firstuniversity research station on Lake Huron, expanding its commitment tofreshwater research and public health.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing thathas been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2024). SVSUfields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class sizeis 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
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External posting
Full-Time, Exempt , Faculty
Assistant Professor of English(Creative Writing)
SVSUinvites applicants for a tenure-track position to begin July 1, 2025.By the time of appointment, applicants musthave acquired their terminal degree: a PhD with a focus on Creative Non-Fictionis preferred; an MFA with significant publications and teaching experience willbe considered.The successful candidatewill demonstrate interest and experience in teaching creative writing coursesand introductory and sophomore-level composition, as well as an ability to workwith diverse student populations. Candidates are expected to have significantpublications in creative non-fiction, an active creative/scholarly agenda, andsecondary expertise in another area of creative writing, such as dramaticwriting (traditional theater, film, or new media), poetry, or fiction.Teaching responsibilities are primarily in-person,on-campus (24 credit hours/year), with limited online teaching possible.Other responsibilities include academicservice, student advising, and supporting the University's literary andcultural environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned PhD or MFA from an accredited institution in English (Creative Writing/emphasis in Creative Non-Fiction)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Relevant teaching experience at the university level
- Experience in dramatic writing
- Record of scholarly and creative work
Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online:jobs.svsu.edu
Please include the following:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors), and any Additional documents (e.g., licenses, courses).
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburbancampus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportiveand empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For nineconsecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For"(2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-basedresearch. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the CarnegieFoundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent ofstudents have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships,field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great LakesBay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts toimprove students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middleschool, high school and university levels. SVSU is building the firstuniversity research station on Lake Huron, expanding its commitment tofreshwater research and public health.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing thathas been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2024). SVSUfields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class sizeis 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
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