Working/Functional Title
Creative Writing: Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of English is seeking a colleague with expertise in fiction writing to teach core courses in our Creative Writing Program, as well as general education offerings. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester to fill areas of department need. The successful applicant must be able to teach a multi-genre introductory creative writing course, workshops in fiction at the introductory and advanced levels, and a course in the history and theory of creative writing. Experience teaching in other genres, such as creative nonfiction or screenwriting, is highly desirable. We also welcome candidates with experience in arts programming and curation, literary editing and publishing, or creative writing pedagogy. Strong applicants should be committed to inclusive learning practices.
This is a full-time fixed-term position,with a 3-3 teaching load, for a three year term, beginning August 16, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Terminal -Creative Writing or related field
Minimum Requirements
MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or related field
Desired Qualifications
MFA in Creative Writing and/or PhD in Creative Writing or English. Teaching and publication experience in fiction.
Required Application Materials
- Cover letter
- CV
- the names and emails address of 3 potential referees
- Fiction writing sample (20 pages)
- Sample syllabi for a multi-genre introduction to creative writing and advanced fiction writing
- Teaching philosophy statement
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin June 8th, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu Posting Number 1134934. For more information, contact Robin Silbergleid, Chair of the Search Committee at silberg1@msu.edu.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation
Review of Applications Begins On
06/08/2026
Department Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status."
MSU Statement
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