Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, Fiction
About Susquehanna:
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing – and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive – present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Position Summary:
The Writers Institute at Susquehanna University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, with a specialty in Fiction, to start in August 2025. This is a one-year appointment. Teaching responsibilities include several levels of fiction writing workshops, as well as introductory literature or genre surveys, in Susquehanna University’s undergraduate Creative Writing major. Candidates must possess either an MFA or a Ph.D. in Creative Writing. The successful candidate will have publications in nationally-reputable literary journals, excel as a teacher, and demonstrate an interest in building and maintaining literary community. Familiarity with liberal arts colleges preferred. The standard teaching load is 3/3.The Writers Institute at Susquehanna University hosts the Seavey Reading Series, publishes multiple undergraduate magazines, and offers a supportive collegial environment. Our highly-engaged program is regularly ranked as one of the top-tier undergraduate creative writing majors in North America. www.susqu.edu/writers
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess either an MFA or a Ph.D. in Creative Writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to the Applicant:
Please submit online a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement on how the applicant will contribute to the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion (including applicant’s knowledge of and experience with inclusive pedagogical practices), and three letters of recommendation at https://jobs.susqu.edu/. Any inquiries should be sent to the search chair, Dr. Silas Dent Zobal, at zobal@susqu.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Number of Months: 9 months
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
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Posting Date: 04/12/2025
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Open Until Filled: No