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Department: English (0429)
Location: Main Campus
Position Summary
The Department of English invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing: Fiction for the Spring 2020 semester. This is a one-semester visiting position, requiring that the candidate teach a graduate fiction workshop and an advanced undergraduate fiction workshop. Candidates may also be asked to serve on MFA thesis committees as needed. We seek candidates able to work with diverse students and colleagues and who have experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesTeach two courses in Spring 2020: one graduate workshop in fiction and one advanced undergraduate workshop. As needed, serve on MFA thesis committees. Under-represented minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesCandidates with previous teaching experience at both the graduate and undergraduate levels are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum QualificationsA terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in creative writing; distinction in writing, including at least one book published by or under contract with a press (self-published works excluded); teaching experience in creative writing; demonstration of excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Tenure Information: Visiting (NTE)
FTE: 0.50
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Posted Rate of Pay: DOE
Job Category: Faculty
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Posting Number: F22114
Desired Start Date: 01/06/2020
Position End Date (if temporary): 05/24/2020
Contact Information for CandidatesManuel Munoz
munozm@email.arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Review Begins On: 11/04/2019
Special Instructions SummaryPlease submit a 15 pp sample of your published or forthcoming work as 'Writing Sample' and a Diversity Statement as 'Statement of Teaching Philosophy' part of the application process in "Documents Needed to Apply.
Please note: Upon submitting your application, your reference letters will be collected by UACareers. For your convenience, UACareers will send an automated email to your references. This email will ask your references to complete a brief questionnaire in regard to your suitability for the position as well as request the attachment of a letter of recommendation. These letters of recommendation must be uploaded directly via the UACareers.com website by your reference provider. UACareers.com is not compatible with any "dossier aggregate" system (e.g., Interfolio, Intellimedia).
Diversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Location: Main Campus
Position Summary
The Department of English invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing: Fiction for the Spring 2020 semester. This is a one-semester visiting position, requiring that the candidate teach a graduate fiction workshop and an advanced undergraduate fiction workshop. Candidates may also be asked to serve on MFA thesis committees as needed. We seek candidates able to work with diverse students and colleagues and who have experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesTeach two courses in Spring 2020: one graduate workshop in fiction and one advanced undergraduate workshop. As needed, serve on MFA thesis committees. Under-represented minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesCandidates with previous teaching experience at both the graduate and undergraduate levels are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum QualificationsA terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in creative writing; distinction in writing, including at least one book published by or under contract with a press (self-published works excluded); teaching experience in creative writing; demonstration of excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional commitment to teaching;
- Significant publications
- Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives
Tenure Information: Visiting (NTE)
FTE: 0.50
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Posted Rate of Pay: DOE
Job Category: Faculty
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Posting Number: F22114
Desired Start Date: 01/06/2020
Position End Date (if temporary): 05/24/2020
Contact Information for CandidatesManuel Munoz
munozm@email.arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Review Begins On: 11/04/2019
Special Instructions SummaryPlease submit a 15 pp sample of your published or forthcoming work as 'Writing Sample' and a Diversity Statement as 'Statement of Teaching Philosophy' part of the application process in "Documents Needed to Apply.
Please note: Upon submitting your application, your reference letters will be collected by UACareers. For your convenience, UACareers will send an automated email to your references. This email will ask your references to complete a brief questionnaire in regard to your suitability for the position as well as request the attachment of a letter of recommendation. These letters of recommendation must be uploaded directly via the UACareers.com website by your reference provider. UACareers.com is not compatible with any "dossier aggregate" system (e.g., Interfolio, Intellimedia).
Diversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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The University of Arizona is a committed Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans
and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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