Assistant Professor and Endowed Chair in Creative Writing
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Posting Details
| Working Title | Assistant Professor and Endowed Chair in Creative Writing |
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| Position Number | 610246 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time |
| Tenure Track | Yes |
| FTE | 1=9/10 month -Faculty only |
| If time limited, duration date |
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The Department of Language and Literature is responsible for teaching GEC courses in English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, and Philosophy. The department also houses degree programs in English, Foreign Languages and Interdisciplinary Studies. |
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| Primary Purpose of Position | The primary purpose is to teach Creative Writing courses as an Endowed Chair. The faculty member is also expected to maintain an active publication agenda, develop new Creative Writing courses, serve as faculty advisor for the Ex Umbra student literary magazine, sponsor the Eagle Writers Club, and organize guest speakers to come to campus |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Ability to teach a wide variety of Creative Writing courses, including multi-genre Introduction to Creative Writing, Fiction, Nonfiction. Ability to teach Drama Writing and/or Poetry a plus. Ability to mentor students and delegate responsibilities for the student literary magazine Ex Umbra. Ability to work with budgets and offices on campus to organize speakers, fund publications, and secure external grants. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Ph.D. or MFA in Creative Writing, English or a related discipline with teaching experience in Creative Writing. Specific genre of specialization is not required, although Fiction and Creative Nonfiction are preferred. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and/or MFA in Creative Writing, and have a demonstrated record of scholarly and creative publications. |
| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | None |
| Equal Opportunity Employer | North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
| Function | Instructional |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Teach 2 Creative Writing courses per semester. An average of 10 hours/week of office hours is also expected. |
| Function | Public Service |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Serve as faculty adviser for Ex Umbra, the student-run literary magazine; Develop new courses in Creative Writing; serve on departmental and university committees as assigned by the chair; Organize guest speakers to come to campus. |
| Function | Research |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Maintain an active agenda of scholarly and/or creative work for publication. |
| Posting Number | EPA03107P |
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| Open Date | 02/13/2024 |
| Date desired for closing or initial review | |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Date Position Available | 07/01/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing Sample
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- Other Document
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
Supplemental Questions
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