Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - English (26-27)
About The Position
The English Department at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Creative Writing with a specialization in speculative fiction at the rank of Assistant Professor. We particularly welcome applications from writers who can teach publishing courses and who are interested in working with publishing ventures within the department, especially our socially conscious, Chicago-based publishing initiative, Big Shoulders Books. DePaul's nationally recognized creative-writing program specializes in hands-on training in book, magazine, and web publishing; in addition to Big Shoulders Books, the English Department is home to Poetry East, Slag Glass City, Crook & Folly and DePaul's Blue Book. In addition to a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing, the department offers both an MFA and an MA in Writing and Publishing. Initial appointment to this position will begin in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach the standard teaching load (6 courses per year on the quarter system, usually 2/2/2) in Creative Writing with a specialization in speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror. In addition, the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: publishing, poetry, nonfiction, and/or hybrid forms. The successful candidate will also be expected to direct 1-3 student MFA theses a year and contribute to the department's offerings in introductory literature and creative writing courses in DePaul University's Liberal Studies Program. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research, departmental service, and service on committees. The Department and the College of Arts and Social Sciences actively support new faculty with mentoring and professional development opportunities, including paid pre-tenure leave for those on the standard six-year tenure track, startup support, and internal grants for conference travel and research.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: publishing, poetry, nonfiction, and/or hybrid forms.
- Interested in working with publishing ventures within the department, especially our socially conscious, Chicago-based publishing initiative, Big Shoulders Books.
- Writers who can teach publishing courses
Responsibilities
- Teach the standard teaching load (6 courses per year on the quarter system, usually 2/2/2) in Creative Writing with a specialization in speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror.
- Direct 1-3 student MFA theses a year
- Contribute to the department's offerings in introductory literature and creative writing courses in DePaul University's Liberal Studies Program.
- Engage in sustained scholarly creative work appropriate to the position
- Participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research, departmental service, and service on committees.
Benefits
- The Department and the College of Arts and Social Sciences actively support new faculty with mentoring and professional development opportunities, including paid pre-tenure leave for those on the standard six-year tenure track, startup support, and internal grants for conference travel and research.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
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Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
