Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing
st lawrence universityNy, WAL
$90,000 annually
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st lawrence universityNy, WAL3 days ago
$90,000 annually
Occupations
English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryPostsecondary Teachers, All OtherPoets, Lyricists and Creative WritersIndustries
Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsJunior CollegesCreative writers with significant publications and teaching experience are invited to apply for the position of Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing for the academic years through. Publications and teaching experience in creative nonfiction and another genre are preferable. The individual hired will teach two genre-specific courses each semester at the beginning or advanced level and be an active participant in the English Department. Departmental activities will include the following in each year of the appointment: giving a reading as part of the St. Lawrence University Writers Series, possibly serving as a reader on a senior honors thesis or directing a senior independent project, and leading occasional workshops for senior writing majors and/or giving a craft talk on writing. Evidence will be sought of a proven record of innovative pedagogy in creative writing and an enthusiasm for teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with a curricular commitment to teaching the mutuality of the study of literature and the practice of creative expression. The salary is $90,000 annually. A fully furnished house is provided as part of the compensation package.
Minimum Qualifications:
M.F.A. or Ph. D. with creative dissertation, at least two books published by contract start date, and significant additional publications are required. Minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience required. Interested applicants must apply online at uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Applications should be received by October 16, 2026; review will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Caroline Breashears, Search Chair at . All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check. Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit
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SeniorL5
Salary
$90,000 annually
Location
Ny, WAL
Occupation
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Posted
3 days ago
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