Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing Job at Jacksonville State Unive

Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing Job No: 497864 Work Type: Faculty 9-Month Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus) Categories: Faculty The Department of English at Jacksonville State University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Creative Writing, with a specialization in Fiction and a secondary specialization in Creative Nonfiction, to begin Fall 2026. Responsibilities • Teach four courses per semester in creative writing, composition, and literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels. • Conduct scholarly and creative research sufficient for tenure and advancement. • Engage in appropriate department, school, and university service. Qualifications Ph.D. or MFA in Creative Writing with an emphasis in fiction writing required by August 2026. Preference may be given to candidates with a Ph.D. Ability to teach composition and evidence of good teaching and scholarly potential, including poetry publications, are also required. Application Requirements Cover Letter CV 20-30 page writing sample Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) Three Letters of Recommendation (required for applicants advanced to the first round of interviews) Application Deadline: November 16, 2025 Equal Employment Opportunity: Jacksonville State University is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr