SUNY Maritime College is hiring: Assistant Professor of Creative Writing in Vill

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates should submit 1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications; 2) a one-to-two page teaching philosophy that specifically addresses the candidate's ability/track record to teach an inclusive pedagogy centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; 3) current CV; 4) a 15-20 page writing sample; 5) one syllabus that responds to the preferred job requirements; 6) contact information for three references (references will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the campus-visit stage).

For full consideration, applications must be received by Dec 1, 2024.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title: Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

Department: English Department

Position Summary: The English Department at SUNY Geneseo is pleased to accept applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction). This position carries an 18-credit load, taught as a 2-2-2-3 cycle across two years. We seek a candidate with an MFA or Ph.D. and a strong record of publication—ideally one book with a nationally-recognized press (or equivalent)—who would be able to teach:

• inventive fiction workshop courses of their own design
• our multi-genre introductory Foundations of Creative Writing course
• our literary magazine Editing and Production course
• a craft or survey course in a subgenre of fiction, such as YA literature or speculative fiction

The English Department has an active Diversity Committee that foregrounds inclusive pedagogy and engages in professional development around anti-racist writing workshops and trauma-informed teaching. We are especially eager to hear from candidates working in diverse traditions of creative writing.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned MFA or Ph.D. in hand by August 2025
• A strong record of publication in fiction
• College-level experience, and demonstrated excellence, in teaching creative writing (fiction)
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Preferred Qualifications:

• A book under contract from or published with a nationally-recognized press
• College-level experience, and demonstrated excellence, in teaching other genres of creative writing
• Experience or demonstrated interest in running a literary journal in a pedagogical/curricular context
• Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching craft or survey courses in fiction subgenre(s)

Posting Number: F201

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full or Part-time: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Length of Initial Appointment: 2 years

Appointment Start Date: 09/01/2025

Job Posting Date: 11/07/2024

Apply By: 12/01/2024

Salary: Commensurate with experience

About SUNY Geneseo:

Mission Statement: We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision: We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and contributions of each individual.
• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection, empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global communities.
• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the past and our obligations to the future.

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all people with disabilities to apply.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu.