Professor of Creative Writing, College of Arts and Sciences, English Department

Boston University • Boston, MA

3d • $150,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Boston University invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences English Department and Creative Writing Program. The university seeks a nationally or internationally known poet who writes in English, possibly with a specialty in a second literary genre such as fiction, creative nonfiction, or literary translation.

The successful candidate will carry a standard four-course teaching load, teaching creative writing workshops and literature courses at undergraduate and MFA/graduate levels. They will participate in recruiting and mentoring MFA poets and serve as Director of the Creative Writing Program on a rotating basis, with a course reduction for that service. Administrative experience is required. The appointment will be considered at the rank of Full Professor with tenure.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample of no more than 20 pages, teaching statement, statement about their creative practice and its relation to teaching, and three letters of reference to [email protected]. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026; applications received after December 1, 2026 will not be considered.

Requirements

• Be a nationally or internationally known poet writing in English.
• Have administrative experience.
• Have an MFA, Ph.D., or equivalent expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty in a second literary genre, such as fiction, creative nonfiction, or literary translation.
• Prior teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate (MFA) levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard four-course load, including creative writing workshops and literature courses at undergraduate and MFA/graduate levels.
• Participate in recruiting and mentoring MFA poets.
• Serve as Director of the Creative Writing Program on a rotating basis, with a course reduction for this service.
• Contribute to the university community through innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in its intellectual life.

What This Job Offers

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