CSUMB is hiring: Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and Social Action in Mo

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1 Locations Central California Monterey Bay 1 Categories Appointment Type Bargaining Unit Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and Social Action Job no: 553857 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Monterey Bay Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Faculty – Letters/Humanities, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: February 14, 2026 Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled Appointment Date: Fall 2026 California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid‑sized university located on California’s Central Coast that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Creative Writing and Social Action minor and concentration teaches poetry, fiction, and creative non‑fiction that bears witness to injustice and provokes personal and social change. Responsibilities Teach 12 units per semester of lower‑division and upper‑division courses in creative writing and composition, as well as major pro‑seminar and senior capstone Advise and mentor students in the major Develop a sustained record of scholarly and creative activities Contribute to the university, community, and profession through service activities Develop curriculum, including contributing to the development of a bachelor’s degree in English Participate in program assessment Contribute to the shared governance system of the department and university M.F.A. or other related terminal degree by the time of appointment in Creative Writing Demonstrated expertise and experience in composition studies Teaching experience in social action poetry and knowledge of contemporary literature of social change Teaching experience with an integrated approach to reading and written communication Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with an ethnically and linguistically diverse campus community, including students, faculty and staff across a range of disciplinary areas Strong commitment to inclusive, cross‑cultural, experiential, projects‑ and asset‑based pedagogies Qualifications M.F.A. or related terminal degree in Creative Writing Scholarship in Composition Studies Experience with community‑based social justice writing projects, such as school/community writing workshops, poetry festivals/slams, and literary projects Experience with social justice‑oriented service learning pedagogy and practice Experience with the development of degree programs Knowledge of second language and social justice experience in bilingual/bicultural, multilingual/multicultural contexts Expertise in an area of ethnic, transnational, critical race studies, social justice, and/or literature of communities of color Special Conditions of Employment All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment. The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment. Compensation Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,132 to $7,507* CSU Salary Schedule *CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs. Benefits CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing Application Procedure For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. Cal State Monterey Bay is currently not sponsoring H‑1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Non‑immigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582‑3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu. General Information CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E‑Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://csumb.edu/security-report/ The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates. CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco‑free campus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter‑group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Advertised: December 09, 2025 (11:30 AM) Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Open Until Filled #J-18808-Ljbffr