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Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Fiction)

Join the Department of English at the University of Florida for a full‑time, nine‑month tenure‑track Assistant Professor position teaching in the BA track and the MFA program in creative writing (fiction specialization). The position will become effective August 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach an average of two undergraduate courses per semester (four courses per academic year).
• Maintain an active writing and publication career.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Perform departmental service, including MFA program coordination (events planning, admissions, student mentoring, curriculum oversight) and committee participation.

Minimum Requirements

• Highest degree appropriate to the field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Book or substantial record of literary works.

Preferred Qualifications

• MFA and/or Ph.D. in Creative Writing.
• Experience writing in genres beyond literary fiction (creative nonfiction, screenplays, YA, children’s literature, graphic literature).
• Service or administrative experience within a university setting.

Program & Location

UF is a major, comprehensive, land‑grant, research university. The MFA program is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and has a long history of distinguished writers. Gainesville, Florida, a city of ~150,000 residents, offers close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Appalachian mountains, and plenty of cultural activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance (state‑ and university‑sponsored programs; includes vision, dental, long‑term disability, etc.).
• Generous paid leave, sick‑leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, submit:

1. A letter of application summarizing your qualifications, interests, and suitability.
2. A complete curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of teaching goals and practice.
4. A writing sample (15–20 pages).

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

Official transcripts are required upon hire. Transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Search Committee Timeline

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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