Assistant/associate Professor Of English

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, TX, United States
Commensurate; not specified; not specified
Creative writing specialization
Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting
Core curriculum writing
West Texas A&M University seeks an innovative and dynamic educator and creative writer to enhance a recognized teaching, writing, and creative writing minor

Job Summary

  • West Texas A&M University seeks an innovative and dynamic educator and creative writer to enhance a recognized teaching, writing, and creative writing minor.
  • Responsibilities include teaching a minimum of 9 hours per long semester, advising and mentoring students, and active participation in departmental, university, and community committees.
  • The university offers a competitive, high-quality benefit package including comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans and paid leave programs.

Matching Summary

West Texas A&M University seeks an innovative and dynamic educator and creative writer to enhance a recognized teaching, writing, and creative writing minor.

Salary

Commensurate; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Creative Writing specialization
  • Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting
  • Core curriculum writing
  • Face-to-face and online formats
  • Active research and publication

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary team approach
  • Leadership skills
  • Student-centered environment
  • 18th century transatlantic literature
  • Composition and rhetoric

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Creative Writing or English
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, service
  • Males age 18-25 registered with Selective Service System
  • Criminal history investigation required

Work Rights

Not specified

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