Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing (Fiction)

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

23h•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The English Department at Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position in Creative Writing (Fiction) beginning Fall 2027. A willingness to work with undergraduate majors, minors, and non-majors from across campus is central to this position. We encourage applications from broadly trained candidates who can teach introductory writing courses such as Writing for College and Intro to Creative Writing, as well as advanced undergraduate courses that can complement and expand our existing offerings. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring secondary teaching specializations such as Short Story, Memoir, Multi-Cultural Writing, or Creative Non-Fiction. Publishing industry experience as an editor or writer is preferred. This position requires the ability and willingness to teach classes broadly across the discipline, mentor student projects and organizations, and collaborate with campus partners.

Requirements

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English in hand before the start date of the appointment.
Evidence of continued creative publications.
Teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level.
An on-going record of creative publications.

Nice To Haves

Publishing industry experience as an editor or writer.
Secondary teaching specializations such as Short Story, Memoir, Multi-Cultural Writing, or Creative Non-Fiction.
PhD in hand.

Responsibilities

Teach introductory writing courses such as Writing for College and Intro to Creative Writing.
Teach advanced undergraduate courses that can complement and expand our existing offerings.
Teach classes broadly across the discipline.
Mentor student projects and organizations.
Collaborate with campus partners.
Participate regularly in service activities for our students, Marist University, and the community.

Benefits

Unlimited paid sick time.
14+ paid holidays per year.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
Life insurance.
Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
403(b) defined contribution plan with varying university contribution rates based on years of service.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available.
Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
University pays 100% tuition only for employee.
Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.