Assistant Professor, Creative Writing

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Department

Language and Literature

Job Summary

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Language and Literature at the University of New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing with an expertise in Fiction (at least one book published or under contract). A secondary expertise in Creative Non-Fiction is also highly desirable. This position is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4). The typical teaching load is 9 units per semester, with the expectation of service, research, and thesis mentoring to fulfill the remaining 3 units.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate fiction courses, as well as other courses offered by the Department of Language and Literature, as needed. This position will be heavily involved with the Creative Writing Workshop, the nationally renowned MFA program at UNO, which offers both resident and online MFA programs. The successful candidate should be adept at teaching in both in-person and asynchronous modalities and be strongly committed to mentoring students through thesis projects. An ability to work with our literary magazine, Bayou, as well as an eagerness to participate in the community and service of the Department of Language and Literature and the Creative Writing Workshop, is also highly desirable.

How to Apply
Please submit (1) a curriculum vitae (2) a letter of interest in the position, noting achievements in publishing, teaching, and service to literary communities (3) a copy of one published (or contracted) book in .pdf format (4) a one-page teaching philosophy, and (5) the names and contact information for three references, Attn: Chair for Language and Literature, Prof. Justin Maxwell.

Review Date

For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by 11:59 pm on March 15, 2026. Review of applications begins March 16 and will continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications

• At least one published (or under contract) book in fiction

• MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing in hand by date of hire (August 2026)

• Evidence of teaching excellence

Desired Qualifications

• Single-authored book of Fiction with national press and review coverage

• Publication record in both Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction

• Experience teaching and advising graduate students

• Commitment to fostering supportive literary communities

Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience, but the hiring range, depending on qualifications and experience, is approximately $55,000-$63,000. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

• A curriculum vitae;

• A letter of interest in the position, noting achievements in publishing, teaching, and service to literary communities;

• A copy of one published (or contracted) book in .pdf format;

• A one-page teaching philosophy, and;

• The names and contact information for three references.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

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