Assistant Professor, Department of English - Creative Writing (Poetry)

The University of Virginia's Department of English/Program in Creative Writing (~~~/) -one of the nation's highest-ranked programs - invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Poetry, expected to begin Fall semester 2024. We are looking for candidates who can teach undergraduate and graduate workshops and seminars in poetry and poetics, with demonstrable experience in a subgenre such as creative nonfiction, literary translation, graphic narrative, writing for performance, etc, a plus. Teaching responsibilities will be a 2/2 load. We seek candidates with promise of continued creative excellence, a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a readiness to assume service responsibilities within the Creative Writing Program-candidates whose skills and experiences will advance the University's ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.

This position will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin on November 6th, 2023.? Only complete applications will be considered. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For additional information about the position, please contact Lisa Russ Spaar at ~~~

For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at ~~~ .

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Eastern Shore, the state capital of Richmond, and the nation's capital. Highly ranked for livability, (~~~/) Charlottesville is a town vibrant with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, library, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.

An MFA or equivalent required;

One book of poetry from a nationally recognized press, with two books strongly preferred;

Substantial publication in journal venues preferred;

2 years of college-level teaching experience after receiving the MFA preferred, as well as experience/interest in teaching at the graduate level;

Promise of continued creative excellence, a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a readiness to assume service responsibilities within the Creative Writing Program.

Visit ~~~ to apply. Upload the following required materials:

1) a cover letter describing your background in writing and teaching;

2) a current CV with contact information for three references;

3) a statement about your pedagogical praxis and how your skills and experiences will advance the University's ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.(2-page, single-spaced maximum);

4) a 20-page writing sample of original poetry.

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