Assistant Professor of English
About The Position
The Department of English at The City College of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in creative nonfiction, beginning Fall 2026. We seek an accomplished prose writer with a strong record of publication and evidence of effective teaching at the college level. Desirable areas of interest include, but are not limited to the personal essay and memoir, cultural criticism, science and environment writing, and hybrid forms. The successful candidate will be expected to teach workshops and craft classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including General Education courses, introductory creative writing courses, and advanced topics courses in creative nonfiction for undergraduate and graduate MFA students. In addition, the candidate will be expected to maintain an active agenda of publication and participate in student mentoring, departmental and college service activities in a large public university setting, and in the vibrant culture of our MFA Program. We especially welcome applicants eager to collaborate with a strong team of creative writing colleagues as well as composition and literature colleagues in a thriving Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Harlem. For more information on our English Department and our MFA Program, please visit: https://english.ccny.cuny.edu/ . The standard workload for this position is 18 credits per year (a 3/3 teaching load). Candidate must be legally authorized to work Full-time in the United States.
Requirements
- MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writingor equivalent.
- Ability to teach successfully
- Demonstrated scholarship or achievement
- Ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
Nice To Haves
- A publication record that includes at least one book of creative nonfiction from a recognized press, or equivalent literary production
- Demonstrable experience teaching at the college or university level
Responsibilities
- Teach workshops and craft classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including General Education courses, introductory creative writing courses, and advanced topics courses in creative nonfiction for undergraduate and graduate MFA students.
- Maintain an active agenda of publication
- Participate in student mentoring
- Participate in departmental and college service activities
Benefits
- CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.
- We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
