Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Creative Writing, Nonfiction

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

4d • $75,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts, School of Writing, Literature, and Film, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Creative Writing, Nonfiction. The appointment may be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, depending on qualifications. Appointment at Associate or Full Professor with indefinite tenure is subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review.

The position involves teaching, creative activity or scholarship, and service. The faculty member will deliver high-quality, innovative undergraduate and graduate instruction; maintain a robust portfolio of creative activity; and serve the School, College, and University. The teaching load is five courses over three quarters annually (fall, winter, and spring). Courses may include lower- and upper-division creative writing and related subjects, general education courses, and graduate seminars in relevant literary traditions, including topics designed by the candidate. Advising and mentoring students, including theses, is expected at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Service includes committee work.

The School offers an on-campus and online BA major and minor in Creative Writing and an MFA program. The position requires routine on-campus presence in a typical office and classroom setting. The anticipated start date is September 16, 2027. The salary range is $75,000–$105,000.

Requirements

• MFA or PhD in creative writing or a related field, completed by the starting date.
• Evident commitment to educational equity, effectiveness, and inclusivity.
• At Assistant Professor rank: demonstrated record of or potential for significant creative writing publication.
• At Associate Professor rank: demonstrated record of significant creative writing publication.
• At Full Professor rank: distinguished record of significant creative writing publication.
• Routine on-campus presence in a typical office and classroom setting.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of successful teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Evidence of significant pedagogical innovation and applied or experiential learning, particularly helping students gain publication experience.
• Experience with curricular development for in-person and/or online delivery.
• At Associate or Full Professor rank: experience teaching multiple genres (such as screenwriting, fiction, or journalism) and/or mixed-methods instruction.
• At Full Professor rank: administrative experience and/or visible leadership in advancing the disciplinary field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality and innovative instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach five courses over three quarters annually (fall, winter, and spring), including creative writing and related courses, general education courses, and/or graduate seminars.
• Maintain a robust portfolio of creative activity or scholarship.
• Mentor students and advise theses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide service to the School, College, and University, including committee work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level