Assistant or Associate Professor of English

The University of Virginia’s Department of English/Program in Creative Writing—one of the nation’s highest ranked (https://creativewriting.virginia.edu )—invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant or Associate Professor in Fiction, expected to begin August 10, 2027. We are looking for candidates who can teach undergraduate and graduate workshops and seminars in fiction, as well as in a secondary or subgenre such as creative nonfiction, literary translation, graphic narrative, writing for performance, etc. Teaching responsibilities will be two courses per term. The successful candidate must demonstrate promise of continued creative excellence, excellence in teaching, and appropriate preparation to assume service responsibilities within the Creative Writing Program, including the undergraduate Literary Prose Concentration. The department will select a candidate who can contribute, through research, teaching, and service, to the diversity and excellence of a well-established academic community. Rank will be determined based on qualifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• MFA in Creative Writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• at least three years of teaching experience at the university level

• at least two literary books released by nationally recognized publishing houses

• significant publications in secondary or sub-genre

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit https://apply.interfolio.com/192511 and submit the following:

• cover letter that includes a discussion of your writing, your teaching interests and experience, and how your skills and experience could advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world

• curriculum vitae

• contact information for three references

• a 30-page writing sample

Review of applications is expected to begin December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1. We will consider only complete applications.

Questions about this position should go to Jane Alison, jas2ad@virginia.edu. Questions about the application process should go to Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu. The university will perform background checks on all new hires before employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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