Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing and Screenwriting

Utah State University•Logan, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of English at Utah State University in Logan is seeking a nine-month, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Fiction Writing and Screenwriting. The faculty member will teach creative writing and general education courses in both in-person and online formats and help develop a Writing for Screens course for Logan and Statewide students interested in contemporary narrative industries. The position is teaching-centered, with a 3/3 load of three-credit courses, and includes creative work and/or research as a secondary area. Teaching is based at the Logan campus in Northern Utah’s Cache Valley, with courses also delivered across Statewide campuses. The successful candidate will teach at multiple levels and locations, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support the creative writing curriculum and public-facing community events, and help grow the USU Student Short Film Festival. The position begins in August 2027. The required PhD or MFA must be earned by August 1, 2027. Applications are reviewed beginning December 5, 2026. Visa sponsorship may be available depending on individual circumstances and immigration requirements; eligibility is determined by University Human Resources at the time of offer.

Requirements

PhD or MFA in Fiction Writing, Screenwriting, or a related field, earned by August 1, 2027.
Record of teaching success.
Willingness to teach students in multiple locations using in-person, virtual, and online delivery formats.
Evidence of success in creative work and/or research.
Demonstrable experience with writing for screens.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching undergraduate creative writing courses.
Experience teaching online or distance education courses and working with nontraditional student populations.
Record of published or professionally produced creative work and/or research.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of creative writing courses at multiple levels of the curriculum.
Deliver courses on the Logan campus and across Statewide campuses in in-person, virtual, and online asynchronous formats.
Provide undergraduate and graduate students with mentoring, experiential learning opportunities, and/or internships to develop creative practices and career skills.
Support the department’s creative writing curriculum, including its visibility in the university’s new general education model, the Center for Civic Excellence.
Engage the community by supporting public-facing events and partnering with Statewide campuses.
Facilitate the growth of the USU Student Short Film Festival.
Engage in creative work and/or research as a secondary area.