Texas State University is hiring: Assistant Professor in Creative Writing in San

Overview

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing. The appointment begins Fall 2026 and is subject to the availability of funds. The position is for a creative writer in fiction and creative nonfiction. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester (workshops and seminars), supervise theses, engage in creative activity that leads to publication, and participate in the life of the University and the MFA program through events and service work. Texas State’s MFA program is active and has a track record of nationally recognized writers and notable alumni from major fellowships and prizes. The campus is located thirty minutes from Austin in San Marcos.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester, including workshops and seminars.
• Supervise theses and advise MFA students.
• Engage in creative activity that leads to publication and contribute to the department and program activities.
• Participate in events and service within the University and the MFA program.

Required Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing/English in hand at time of appointment.
• At least one book published in one genre and first-serial publications in the other genre.
• Experience teaching advanced creative writing workshops and/or seminars.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of publication on the national level.
• Experience mentoring students.
• Experience teaching underrepresented students.
• Notable record of service work and/or community building.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54092. To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by November 6, 2025:

• CV
• A 500-word teaching philosophy that addresses the relationship between creative work and pedagogy
• A 40-50 page writing sample
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• Contact information for three references

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Start Dates and Dates

• Proposed Start Date: 08/16/2026
• Posting Date: 09/05/2025
• Review Date: 11/06/2025
• Close Date: 11/06/2025
• Open Until Filled: No

Legal and Workplace Information

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, activities and admissions. Employment is contingent upon background checks and verifications, including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, and reference checks. This position may involve research related to critical infrastructure and will be subject to pre-employment and ongoing background checks in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Record Checks and Verifications; Eligibility

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications. Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process is completed.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing/English?