Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing - Nonfiction
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement, Bozeman, Montana, us, 59772
Assistant Professor of English in Creative Writing – Nonfiction
Join Montana State University, Office of Student Engagement, as a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Creative Writing – Nonfiction, starting mid‑August 2026.
Position Overview Tenure‑track, 9‑month academic year.
Responsible for teaching a range of creative writing courses (creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry), course development, scholarship/creative activity, mentoring, advising and service to the department, university, community, and profession.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced creative writing courses in creative nonfiction, and optionally fiction or poetry.
Develop and revise courses, incorporating inquiry and AI considerations.
Produce scholarship or creative work appropriate for a Carnegie R‑1 university.
Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Provide general service to the department, university, community, and profession.
Required Qualifications
MFA or PhD in Creative Nonfiction earned before the start date.
Active record of publication in creative nonfiction.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Record of effectiveness in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Ability to collaborate beyond the English Department, fostering outreach across campus and community.
Successful Candidate Will
Inspire and mentor students.
Work toward meeting/exceeding tenure requirements.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Possess effective interpersonal skills and maintain cooperative relationships.
Appreciate all perspectives and promote a diverse, inclusive community.
Position Special Requirements All degree requirements must be completed by August 2026.
Application Documents
Cover Letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, including a direct pedagogical statement.
Curriculum Vitae.
Portfolio of selected work (max 20 pages).
Posting Detail
Vacancies: 1.
Desired Start Date: August 2026.
Screening begins: October 27 2025 (applications accepted until adequate pool).
Position End Date: Open.
Recruitment Type: Open.
EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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Position Overview Tenure‑track, 9‑month academic year.
Responsible for teaching a range of creative writing courses (creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry), course development, scholarship/creative activity, mentoring, advising and service to the department, university, community, and profession.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced creative writing courses in creative nonfiction, and optionally fiction or poetry.
Develop and revise courses, incorporating inquiry and AI considerations.
Produce scholarship or creative work appropriate for a Carnegie R‑1 university.
Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Provide general service to the department, university, community, and profession.
Required Qualifications
MFA or PhD in Creative Nonfiction earned before the start date.
Active record of publication in creative nonfiction.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Record of effectiveness in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Ability to collaborate beyond the English Department, fostering outreach across campus and community.
Successful Candidate Will
Inspire and mentor students.
Work toward meeting/exceeding tenure requirements.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Possess effective interpersonal skills and maintain cooperative relationships.
Appreciate all perspectives and promote a diverse, inclusive community.
Position Special Requirements All degree requirements must be completed by August 2026.
Application Documents
Cover Letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, including a direct pedagogical statement.
Curriculum Vitae.
Portfolio of selected work (max 20 pages).
Posting Detail
Vacancies: 1.
Desired Start Date: August 2026.
Screening begins: October 27 2025 (applications accepted until adequate pool).
Position End Date: Open.
Recruitment Type: Open.
EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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