Assistant Professor of English Instruction, Composition and Creative Writing Job

Position Details

Position Title Assistant Professor of English Instruction, Composition and Creative Writing

Classification Title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility Yes

Department English

Job Description

The Department of English at Hope College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English Instruction to begin in the Academic Year of 2026-2027. This is a renewable position.

Description:

Successful candidates will have experience teaching first-year writing and multi-genre introductory creative writing. Faculty are responsible for 24 workload hours per year, all teaching. No research or creative activity is required. The typical teaching load is four, three-credit courses per semester. This will include first-year writing and multi-genre introductory creative writing. Preference will be given to those with a strong record of teaching experience in both these arenas.

Additional duties will include academic advising and supporting students in a thriving program, and participation in faculty governance within and outside the department.

Is this a visiting faculty position? No

Rank Assistant

Qualifications

The position requires an MFA or PhD in creative writing (open genre) with substantial teaching experience in first-year writing. Candidates should have evidence of outstanding college-level teaching and adequate creative writing publication.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope's mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate's response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions:

Candidates will submit three items for this application:

1. a cover letter;
2. a curriculum vitae (with three references, including email and contact information);
3. a mission response

Completed applications received by November 12th will receive full consideration. A further request for materials will include a teaching statement and a sample of creative writing.

Inquiries about the position or program can be directed to Dr. Susanna Childress (Associate Professor and search committee chair; childress@hope.edu).

Applications are accepted at http://www.hope.edu/jobs

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Details

Posting Number 2023-117FR

Job Posting Open Date 09/12/2025

Job Posting Close Date 11/12/2025

Open Until Filled No

Is this position available for sponsorship No

Supplemental Questions & Documents

Supplemental Questions — Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Mission Response

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Statement
2. Writing Sample