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

Overview

Position Title: Assistant Professor in Creative Writing
Department: English, Texas State University
Location: San Marcos, Texas

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing. The successful candidate should have experience teaching creative writing workshops and literature courses at the college level and a significant record of creative writing publications in nationally recognized venues. This position is for a creative writer in fiction and creative nonfiction. The successful applicant will teach two courses per semester (workshops and seminars), supervise theses, conduct creative activity that leads to publication, and be active in the life of the University and the MFA program through participating in events and other service work. Appointment begins Fall 2026 and is subject to the availability of funds.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester (creative writing workshops and literature seminars).
• Supervise theses and engage in creative activity that leads to publication.
• Participate in the life of the University and the MFA program through events and service work.

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. Website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54092. For full consideration, please submit by November 6, 2025.

• Cover letter
• CV
• A 500-word teaching philosophy addressing 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.

Proposed Start Date

08/16/2026

Posting Details

Posting Date: 09/05/2025

Review Date: 11/06/2025

Close Date: 11/06/2025

Open Until Filled?: No

Legal Notices

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