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Assistant Professor and Endowed Chair in Creative Writing

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
Full-time

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose is to teach Creative Writing courses as an Endowed Chair. The faculty member is also expected to maintain an active publication agenda, develop new Creative Writing courses, serve as faculty advisor for the Ex Umbra student literary magazine, sponsor the Eagle Writers Club, and organize guest speakers to come to campus Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to teach a wide variety of Creative Writing courses, including multi-genre Introduction to Creative Writing, Fiction, Nonfiction.

Ability to teach Drama Writing and / or Poetry a plus.

Ability to mentor students and delegate responsibilities for the student literary magazine Ex Umbra.

Ability to work with budgets and offices on campus to organize speakers, fund publications, and secure external grants. Minimum Education / Experience Ph.

D. or MFA in Creative Writing, English or a related discipline with teaching experience in Creative Writing. Specific genre of specialization is not required, although Fiction and Creative Nonfiction are preferred.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and / or MFA in Creative Writing, and have a demonstrated record of scholarly and creative publications.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation None

30+ days ago
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