Assistant Professor, Creative Writing

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

71d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for 3 tenure-earning, 9-month, assistant professors to teach Creative Writing (CRW) courses in the English Department. Two of these positions are in fiction and 1 is in poetry. These positions will be located on the UCF main campus with an anticipated start date in August 2026. Creative Writing faculty are expected to publish regularly in their field; teach a 2/3 course load in our undergraduate CRW major (online and in-person) and/or our graduate MFA program based on our current workload policy; direct MFA thesis projects and serve on thesis committees; mentor and advise CRW students; and provide service to the department, university, and community.

Requirements

• An MFA, doctoral, or other terminal degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related discipline from an accredited institution is required by the time of appointment.
• A demonstrated record of achievement in publishing creative writing, teaching creative writing, and service.
• A significant record of publication in top-tier journals or by established publishers in their specialty genre(s).

Nice To Haves

• Secondary publication and teaching record in nonfiction (memoir, personal essay, etc.) for at least 1 of these positions.
• Experience teaching in multiple and hybrid genres and/or editing/publishing.
• Experience teaching students from various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Publish regularly in their field
• Teach a 2/3 course load in our undergraduate CRW major (online and in-person) and/or our graduate MFA program based on our current workload policy
• Direct MFA thesis projects and serve on thesis committees
• Mentor and advise CRW students
• Provide service to the department, university, and community

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees