Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Department of English #26-11
California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing – Department of English
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenured‑track faculty member in Creative Writing, specializing in narrative, at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Position details:
Faculty Hire Number: #26-11
Rank: Assistant Professor
Effective Date: August 19, 2026 (subject to budgetary approval)
Salary: Up to $84,000 annually (dependent on qualifications)
Responsibilities:
Develop a thriving Creative Writing Option at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Teach upper‑division and graduate courses in fiction, creative nonfiction, and emerging prose forms.
Regularly teach a multi‑genre general education introduction to creative writing covering poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama.
Maintain an active portfolio as an artist and scholar.
Hold weekly office hours, attend faculty meetings, participate in assessment of student learning, and provide service to the department, college, and university.
Teach as required (weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online) for up to 12 units per semester; new tenure‑track faculty typically teach a reduced load of 3 units for the first two years.
Required Qualifications:
M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field with specialization in narrative, awarded by the time of campus visits.
Evidence of effective in‑person College or University‑level teaching experience.
Evidence of published creative work and potential for continued development as a writer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field (preferred).
Experience engaging a diverse student body and using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes.
Experience creating a student‑centered learning environment.
Experience teaching creative writing courses, including playwriting, poetry, new media and digital writing, video gaming narrative, graphic narrative/comics, mixed/multiple writing genres, or genre‑based writing.
Experience managing an undergraduate literary magazine.
Experience adopting inclusive mentoring approaches.
Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin on December 12, 2025. Priority is given to applications received by that date; the position remains open until filled.
How to Apply:
Submit your letter of application and CV through the CSUN online application system. Additional materials, such as writing samples and evidence of teaching effectiveness, may be requested later in the search process.
CSUN's Commitment to You:
CSUN is a Hispanic‑serving institution committed to excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include respect, community partnership, and encouragement of innovation. We actively seek candidates who advance equity and inclusion in pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
EEO Statement:
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting the Department of English at 818‑677‑7207.
For more information about the university, visit www.csun.edu. For more information about the College of Humanities, visit https://www.csun.edu/humanities/college. For more information about the Department of English, visit https://www.csun.edu/humanities/english.
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Position details:
Faculty Hire Number: #26-11
Rank: Assistant Professor
Effective Date: August 19, 2026 (subject to budgetary approval)
Salary: Up to $84,000 annually (dependent on qualifications)
Responsibilities:
Develop a thriving Creative Writing Option at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Teach upper‑division and graduate courses in fiction, creative nonfiction, and emerging prose forms.
Regularly teach a multi‑genre general education introduction to creative writing covering poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama.
Maintain an active portfolio as an artist and scholar.
Hold weekly office hours, attend faculty meetings, participate in assessment of student learning, and provide service to the department, college, and university.
Teach as required (weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online) for up to 12 units per semester; new tenure‑track faculty typically teach a reduced load of 3 units for the first two years.
Required Qualifications:
M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field with specialization in narrative, awarded by the time of campus visits.
Evidence of effective in‑person College or University‑level teaching experience.
Evidence of published creative work and potential for continued development as a writer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field (preferred).
Experience engaging a diverse student body and using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes.
Experience creating a student‑centered learning environment.
Experience teaching creative writing courses, including playwriting, poetry, new media and digital writing, video gaming narrative, graphic narrative/comics, mixed/multiple writing genres, or genre‑based writing.
Experience managing an undergraduate literary magazine.
Experience adopting inclusive mentoring approaches.
Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin on December 12, 2025. Priority is given to applications received by that date; the position remains open until filled.
How to Apply:
Submit your letter of application and CV through the CSUN online application system. Additional materials, such as writing samples and evidence of teaching effectiveness, may be requested later in the search process.
CSUN's Commitment to You:
CSUN is a Hispanic‑serving institution committed to excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include respect, community partnership, and encouragement of innovation. We actively seek candidates who advance equity and inclusion in pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
EEO Statement:
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting the Department of English at 818‑677‑7207.
For more information about the university, visit www.csun.edu. For more information about the College of Humanities, visit https://www.csun.edu/humanities/college. For more information about the Department of English, visit https://www.csun.edu/humanities/english.
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