Assistant Professor Of English

• $62,000 - $65,000 9-month contract, tenure -track, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

The Department of English at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in creative non-fiction writing.
The position requires a PhD in English or a closely related field, and teaching in an additional creative genre: poetry, fiction, genre fiction, digital creative fiction, or screenwriting. We are seeking candidates with experience in publishing-related work who can contribute to our undergraduate program in Writing, Editing, and Publishing. The position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

The successful candidate will contribute to the English program and UND LEADS Strategic Plan through strong teaching, scholarly activity, and service within the department, college, university, and community. Our teaching load is two courses a semester, and the successful candidate will teach a range of courses: creative writing courses at the introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate levels; courses in our undergraduate Writing, Editing, and Publishing program; and literature courses at all levels as needed. The successful candidate will be able to further the department’s goal of making creative writing a visible and vibrant part of the UND campus experience, while bringing an appreciation of writing to the larger local and state community.

UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.

The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu) to explore dual-career opportunities.

The English department is an active unit with B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs. Recent additions to our degree offerings include a certificate in writing and editing, and another in creative writing. Our annual Writers Conference has featured thirty-five Pulitzer Prize winners and four Nobel laureates and has brought to the UND campus authors such as Colson Whitehead, Louise Erdrich, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Maxine Hong Kingston, Dwayne Betts, Ross Gay, Roxane Gay, Marlon James, and Layli Long Soldier. Our department also has a longstanding involvement with the North Dakota Quarterly.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in the state. A flagship university with a strong liberal arts core, UND is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. It was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the best universities in the Northern Plains region. UND enrolls nearly 14,000 students.

The university is located in Grand Forks, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of the reasons that Grand Forks has been ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns. See why Grand Forks Is Cooler.

• Ph.D. in English or related field by August 15, 2024.
• Academic credentials and/or publishing experience in creative non-fiction writing
• Academic credentials and/or publishing experience in at least one other creative genre, such as poetry, fiction, genre fiction, digital creative fiction, or screenwriting
• Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Official transcripts from the highest awarding educational institution must be provided upon hire.

• Creative and scholarly work that shows potential for publication in relevant fields
• Statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching and knowledge of creative writing pedagogy
• Academic credentials that demonstrate the expertise to teach literature at the advanced and graduate levels
• Publishing-related experience that demonstrates expertise to teach editing and publishing courses
• Teaching or academic experience that demonstrates the readiness to supervise graduate student research at both the MA and PhD levels
• Experience with public-facing writing programming

Position is full-time, benefitted and exempt. Dates of initial contract are August 16, 2024 to May 15, 2025.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2023 and include the following materials:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
Position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to the department chair, Dr. Lori Robison, at lori.robison@und.edu.