LEO Lecturer III – Endowed Position Helen Zell Visiting Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry, non-tenure track)

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Helen Zell Writers’ Program in the Department of English at the University of Michigan invites applications for the Helen Zell Visiting Professor of Creative Writing, a Lecturer III appointment in poetry with a start date of August 25, 2027. This is a non-tenure track position with a university-year appointment (i.e., runs August 25 through May 24 each year). The appointment term is three years, with the potential for renewal for an additional two years.

Requirements

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing prior to the start date.
• Experience in college-level teaching of poetry.
• Emerging writer with one book of poetry recently published or under contract (a second book under contract is also acceptable).
• Distinction in writing and excellence in teaching.
• Proven interest in bringing critical perspectives reflecting the experiences of historically underrepresented or marginalized groups to teaching, mentoring, and writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach one graduate MFA class in poetry per year.
• Teach two undergraduate courses per year.
• Advise 2-3 MFA theses.
• Serve on the MFA applications committee.
• Invite/host visiting writers for the reading series on occasion.
• Continue working toward completion of a new book during the appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level