Faculty Professor Teaching Associate - Full-Time
About The Position
The English Department at the University of Pittsburgh welcomes applications for an Appointment Stream Teaching Assistant or Teaching Associate Professor position, primarily in the Writing Program, to begin the fall semester of 2026. Position appointments are renewable, and career advancement is possible based on need, funding, and performance. This is a full-time position outside the tenure stream, requires teaching 6 courses per academic year (typically 3-3), does not include summer teaching, and is subject to annual review. The appointment may be bargaining unit eligible. The department is specifically interested in candidates who have an established track record in successfully teaching introductory and intermediate creative writing classes, of both single- and multi-genre focus, especially in poetry and poetic literature. The successful candidate will also be able to teach capstone-level courses, requiring intensive group and individual work with a small class of upper-level students, with demonstrated experience in fostering student professional development. The selected candidate will also have experience in Literature pedagogy and be prepared to teach courses in 20th- and 21st-century literature from a historical perspective. The English department is especially interested in applicants who have taught first-year writing and who are interested in contributing to our development of cross-programmatic curricula. The candidate should demonstrate an aptitude for service and a willingness to contribute to the mission of the department.
Requirements
- MFA degree in Creative Writing or a related field
- Demonstrate an aptitude for service and a willingness to contribute to the mission of the department
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of an inclusive community are required
Nice To Haves
- A record of superior academic teaching and professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum within broadly defined learning objectives
- Effective communication skills
- Experience mentoring students from varied backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Teaching introductory and intermediate creative writing classes
- Teach capstone-level courses
- Teach courses in 20th- and 21st-century literature from a historical perspective
- Contribute to the development of cross-programmatic curricula
- Service to the department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
