We are delighted to announce the search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing) with a focus in Creative Non-Fiction. I am chairing the search committee and am happy to answer any questions you might have. Please share widely!
Sincerely,
Kim Lacey
Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing)
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Full-Time, Exempt , Faculty
Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing)
SVSU invites applicants for a tenure-track position to begin July 1, 2025. By the time of appointment, applicants must have acquired their terminal degree: a PhD with a focus on Creative Non-Fiction is preferred; an MFA with significant publications and teaching experience will be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate interest and experience in teaching creative writing courses and introductory and sophomore-level composition, as well as an ability to work with diverse student populations. Candidates are expected to have significant publications in creative non-fiction, an active creative/scholarly agenda, and secondary expertise in another area of creative writing, such as dramatic writing (traditional theater, film, or new media), poetry, or fiction. Teaching responsibilities are primarily in-person, on-campus (24 credit hours/year), with limited online teaching possible. Other responsibilities include academic service, student advising, and supporting the University’s literary and cultural environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Posted through: Open Until Filled
Applicants must apply online: jobs.svsu.edu
Please include the following:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors), and any Additional documents (e.g., licenses, courses).
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For nine consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is building the first university research station on Lake Huron, expanding its commitment to freshwater research and public health.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2024). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
