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Job No: 537312

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities

Department: 16200000 - LS-ENGLISH

Job Description

The Department of English at The University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to teach in the BA track and MFA program in the field of creative writing, fiction specialization, effective August 16, 2026. The normal teaching assignment is two courses per semester.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• maintain an active writing and publication career
• teach four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level, and mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students
• contribute service to the Department, the university, and the profession. Department service includes help with MFA program coordination (e.g. events planning, admissions, student mentoring, curriculum oversight) and engagement with Departmental committees and processes

Program and Location

UF is a major, comprehensive, land‑grant, research university. The MFA program within the Department of English is housed in UF's largest college, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We are one of the country's oldest writing programs, begun in 1949 and with a long list of distinguished writers who have been faculty or students. The program is also innovative and prioritizes the promotion of world literature in English. For more information, see: https://mfa.english.ufl.edu/about-us/

Gainesville, Florida is a city of approximately 150,000 residents in Alachua County. It sits 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2‑hour drive to the major cities of Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Its many nearby parks, springs, and recreational areas offer year‑round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, diving, and nature photography. Cultural activities abound and local schools are highly rated. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville

Search Timeline

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee and/or hiring authority.

Expected Salary

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

Employment Benefits

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state‑ and university‑sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long‑term disability and more.
• Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick‑leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A book or substantial record of literary works is required.

Preferred

An MFA and/or PhD in Creative Writing is strongly preferred. We encourage applications from candidates who write in genres in addition to literary fiction, such as creative nonfiction, screenplays, YA fiction and/or children's literature, and graphic literature. We are also interested in candidates with service or administrative experience.

Special Instructions To Applicants

For full consideration, applications must include:

• a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position
• a complete curriculum vitae, including a list of three references
• a statement of teaching goals and practice
• a writing sample of 15-20 pages

After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested for selected applicants.

The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the Department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by NACES, which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Health Assessment Required

No

Applications Close

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537312

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.