What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing position at Stephens College?
Stephens College invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of English / Creative Writing. Join a vibrant literary community dedicated to developing and empowering women’s voices through creative writing and literary scholarship. The program seeks an engaging educator with a deep commitment to undergraduate learning and the development of the creative and professional capacities of writers at all levels. Students in the program develop their voice through engaging courses and experiences, including a passion project, a senior capstone, and the publication of an annual literary magazine, Harbinger. The successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of courses, including creative writing workshops, genre courses, early and/or late literature, as well as introductory courses and those serving general education. Candidates with expertise in Women’s Studies may be given preference.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach creative writing workshops and classes that may include fiction, creative nonfiction, memoir, poetry, playwriting, etc. Teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.
- Teach courses in literature, including genre, early and/or late literature.
- Contribute to programmatic revision, course development, and ongoing curricular innovation.
- Collaborate with other English/Creative Writing and design faculty on shared student experiences in ways that are mutually supportive.
- Serve as academic advisor to English/Creative Writing students.
- Assist with student recruitment initiatives, in collaboration with Marketing, Admissions, Student Success & Engagement, faculty colleagues, and the Dean of the Women’s College.
- Service to the program, College, and profession.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate or MFA in Creative Writing, Literature, English, or an allied field.
- Evidence of commitment to undergraduate education, innovative course design, and mentorship.
- Strong record of creative accomplishments and commitment to further creative output, including mentorship of students.
- Experience teaching at the collegiate level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the following areas of creative writing and literature: fiction and/or script writing; early literature.
- Experience teaching in small college settings, Women’s Colleges, or other mission-driven institutions.
- Ability and desire to teach courses in the Women’s Studies minor.
***A professional CV/resume, cover letter, and three references are required to be uploaded when applying for this position.***
Stephens College began in 1833 with a belief that women deserved access to the power of education. Nearly two centuries later, that work is unfinished. Too many people who want to create, care, build, question, and act with purpose still lack the access or education that would empower them to lead. Stephens exists to widen the frame of possibility. Through personalized, experiential education rooted in care, mentorship, and professional engagement, Stephens turns learning into action and action into lasting impact.
That conviction takes shape in our Women's College, as well as our Conservatory for the Performing Arts and a portfolio of graduate programs, which accept all genders. It takes shape in Columbia, Missouri, a major college town whose professional, cultural, and civic life acts as an extension of the campus. And most importantly, it takes shape in our students, who find at Stephens a community that knows their name and talents, who feel empowered to speak up and take charge of their own education, and who, in turn, shape life on campus and in Columbia. Stephens students graduate ready not just for what the world will ask of them, but ready to shape what comes next.
Ranked as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000 college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a thriving arts community, amazing recreation, and a historic downtown called The District. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including The Children's School).
Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and medical package, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, 403b retirement with employer contribution, tuition waivers and tuition eligibility for undergraduate classes for dependents.
Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.
Salary : $43,106 - $67,167