Visiting Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Fiction)

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: about 17 hours ago
Location: Memphis, TENNESSEE
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Posting Information


Posting Number FAE1934
Advertised Title Visiting Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Fiction)
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number L16636
Category Full-Time Faculty
Department English
Position Summary
The Department of English at the University of Memphis invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor with a specialization in Creative Writing (Fiction), to join a dynamic MFA and undergraduate Creative Writing program. The non-renewable position begins Fall 2025 and ends with the conclusion of the Spring 26 semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of publication as well as the ability to teach a variety of fiction courses at the undergraduate level. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with a secondary nonfiction background and additional expertise in teaching upper-division, and possibly graduate courses in Creative Writing. An R1 public university of over 20,000 students located in a quiet residential neighborhood of a legendary American city, the University of Memphis is a diversity-embracing community and a major metropolitan research institution.
The teaching load for this position is 3/3. Salary is competitive and based on experience.
Applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting their skills teaching lower-division English courses and Creative Writing courses. Applicants should also upload their CV and a fiction writing sample (20-30 pages).
All applications will be managed through the University’s online application system, WorkForUM, available at https://workforum.memphis.edu/ . We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position.
Minimum Position Qualifications
o MFA, or PhD in English
o A substantial publication record, including at least one book
o Demonstrated experience in effectively teaching lower-division writing courses and upper-division creative writing courses
o Readiness to fulfill department-directed course objectives and outcomes
o A collegial attitude for department and university service
Special Conditions
Preferred Qualifications: New faculty will be expected to advise graduate students, maintain a productive research agenda, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
To Apply, candidates should submit the following, initial materials:
· Cover Letter
· Current CV
· Writing Sample (20-30 pages) of fiction
Candidates will be asked for the following materials at a later round:
· Teaching Philosophy
· Transcripts
· 3 Letters of Recommendation
Posting Date 07/14/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins Yes
Hiring Range Commensurate with experience
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin on July 16 and continue until the position is filled.
Instructions to Applicant regarding references
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)




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