Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Fiction) in

Overview

Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Fiction) – University of Florida

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) • Work Type: Full Time • Tenure-track, 9-month

Responsibilities

• Teach in the BA track and MFA program in creative writing, with a focus on fiction; the normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester.
• Maintain an active writing and publication career.
• Teach four courses per academic year at undergraduate and graduate levels; mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute service to the Department, the university, and the profession, including MFA program coordination (events planning, admissions, student mentoring, curriculum oversight) and engagement with departmental committees and processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum: highest degree appropriate to the field or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A book or substantial record of literary works is required.
• Preferred: MFA and/or PhD in Creative Writing strongly preferred. Interest in genres beyond literary fiction (creative nonfiction, screenplays, YA fiction and/or children's literature, and graphic literature). Service or administrative experience is desirable.

Program and Location

UF is a major, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The MFA program within the Department of English is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The program prioritizes world literature in English.

Gainesville, Florida is a city with diverse cultural and outdoor opportunities. Learn more about the area and UF’s programs at the official UF MFA site: https://mfa.english.ufl.edu/about-us/

Application Details

Application review will begin on November 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, submit: (1) a letter of application; (2) a complete curriculum vitae with three references; (3) a statement of teaching goals and practice; (4) a writing sample of 15–20 pages. Letters of recommendation may be requested after initial review.

Health assessment: No. The final candidate must provide official transcripts upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States require evaluation by a NACES-approved credentialing service.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience; includes a full benefits package.

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. Accommodations for disability are available; contact UF accessibility resources for assistance.

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