Assistant Professor of English
About The Position
The English program in the School of Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure track, Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Open Genre, with preference for poetry) to begin Fall 2026. The School of Humanities is the home of the Center for Writers (http://www.usm.edu/writers) and includes a thriving graduate program that grants both Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in literature with a concentration in creative writing. The Center for Writers is also home to The Mississippi Review. The successful candidate will teach in Southern Miss's premier graduate and undergraduate creative writing programs, contribute service, teach other courses depending on expertise, and serve on thesis and dissertation committees.
Requirements
- Candidates must have by the start of the 2026-2027 academic year an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing, English, or a closely-related field.
- Candidates must also have published (or have under contract) at least one book of creative work.
- Candidate should have familiarity with computers and appropriate teaching technologies.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.
- The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Responsibilities
- Maintain active research and publishing agenda
- Teach 3/3 course load of undergraduate survey courses and graduate seminars in area of specialization.
- Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Fulfill service obligations appropriate to a tenure track faculty member
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
