Working/Functional Title

Creative Writing: Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of English is seeking a colleague with expertise in fiction writing to teach core courses in our Creative Writing Program, as well as general education offerings.  Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester to fill areas of department need. The successful applicant must be able to teach a multi-genre introductory creative writing course, workshops in fiction at the introductory and advanced levels, and a course in the history and theory of creative writing. Experience teaching in other genres, such as creative nonfiction or screenwriting, is highly desirable. We also welcome candidates with experience in arts programming and curation, literary editing and publishing, or creative writing pedagogy. Strong applicants should be committed to inclusive learning practices.    

This is a full-time fixed-term position,with a 3-3 teaching load, for a three year term, beginning August 16, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Terminal -Creative Writing or related field

Minimum Requirements

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or related field

Desired Qualifications

MFA in Creative Writing and/or PhD in Creative Writing or English.  Teaching and publication experience in fiction.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• CV
• the names and emails address of 3 potential referees
• Fiction writing sample (20 pages)
• Sample syllabi for a multi-genre introduction to creative writing and advanced fiction writing
• Teaching philosophy statement

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin June 8th, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu Posting Number 1134934. For more information, contact Robin Silbergleid, Chair of the Search Committee at silberg1@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation

Review of Applications Begins On

06/08/2026

Department Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status."

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