Assistant Professor (Creative Writing, Poetry) Job at The University of North Ca

Assistant Professor (Creative Writing, Poetry)

For more information and to apply, visit https://spartantalent.uncg.edu, click on “Faculty,” and select position #1460. Applicants should include a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names and email addresses of at least three references. Application deadline is Friday, December 19th, 2025.

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first‑generation and lower‑income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community‑engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

UNCG is home to one of the oldest MFA writing programs in the country, with a professionally active English Department and flourishing graduate programs. UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution and for multiple years has been the top university in the state for social mobility. Nearly eighty percent of recent graduates report remaining in North Carolina after graduation. Knowledge of and commitment to our unique student body informs the work of the English Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the university. UNCG fosters an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and supports community‑engaged research. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer and is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.

Position Summary

The Department of English at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for an assistant professor position in creative writing (poetry), to begin August 1st, 2026. Candidates should possess the ability to teach creative writing and literature at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Teach creative writing and literature courses across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide mentorship to MFA students.
• Engage in scholarly activities in poetry, including research, publication, and conference presentation.
• Participate in departmental service and institutional duties.

Specialized in poetry writing with a focus on form, structure, and technique. Candidates are expected to publish a minimum of one book of poetry with a nationally recognized press and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Competitive salary and benefits package. An MFA in poetry is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA degree (minimum required).
• Publication of at least one book of poetry with a nationally recognized press.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• MFA in poetry (preferred).

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Optional documents may be submitted in addition to the required documents.