Assistant Professor, English [R0149472]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, English [R0149472]. The Department of English is searching for a writer of Literary Nonfiction with an MFA or PhD and at least one published book of Literary Nonfiction. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position beginning in fall 2026. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students in creative writing and forms course, as well as advising graduate students on thesis manuscripts and translation projects and serving on departmental committees. The successful candidate’s writing and teaching will demonstrate the literary excellence and social engagement to which our program is committed, while helping to lead the Literary Nonfiction program of the M.F.A. and Ph.D.in English with creative dissertation. The Department of English is committed to promoting literacy and the study of literary expression through effective teaching and mentoring; internationally recognized scholarly research and creative activity; community and professional engagement; and a dedication to diversity and inclusion. Candidates should consider the Creative Writing mission statement carefully while completing their applications: Here in Las Vegas, a world center of the hyperreal surrounded by the real of the Southwestern desert, we nurture writers committed to literary excellence. Writing for a sustainable planet requires a sustainable writing life; our fully funded program empowers students with one-on-one mentorship, global engagement through travel and translation, and the skills to navigate the publishing landscape. Cognizant that all language engages the circuits of power, our writers make a living art through the rhythms of language and resistance.

Requirements

M.F.A., Ph.D. in English with a concentration in Literary Nonfiction, or equivalent credential, from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Demonstrate a significant publication record with at least one book of Literary Nonfiction in print or in press by a nationally recognized publisher at the time of hire. We will consider ABD candidates.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in literary translation

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate students in creative writing and forms course
Advising graduate students on thesis manuscripts and translation projects
Serving on departmental committees