Description
The English Department of Washington and Lee University (W&L) invites applications for a visiting assistant professorship in Creative Writing, with a focus on Creative Nonfiction, starting in July 2024. This is a one-year position with the possibility of a renewal for a second year. While a focus on Creative Nonfiction is preferred, other genre interests and literary specialties are welcome. Responsibilities include teaching creative writing workshops, first year writing, and literature courses, for a total of six courses per year across three terms (two 12-week terms in Fall and Winter and W&L’s distinctive 4-week Spring term). Opportunities, if desired, to work on the international literary magazine Shenandoah, w hich is edited by a member of the English Department.
W&L is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850 undergraduate and 400 law students and located in Lexington, VA, three hours southwest of Washington, DC. W&L is consistently ranked among the top national liberal arts colleges. Established in 1749, it is the ninth oldest institution of higher learning in the nation.
W&L promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. In keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from underrepresented minority candidates and members of other communities that are traditionally underrepresented in academia.
Qualifications
An MFA, PhD, or ABD status at the time of appointment is required.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin March 15 . Candidates should submit:
• a letter of application summarizing teaching interests and experience, scholarship, and demonstrating the ability to work with a diverse student population
• a CV
All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/141153 .
After application review, semi-finalists will be invited for Zoom interviews in April, with finalist/on-campus interviews to follow.
Semi-finalists will be asked to supply three confidential letters of recommendation, teaching materials, and a writing sample.
For more information, please contact the Chair of the English Department, Holly Pickett at picketth@wlu.edu.
$Commensurate with experience. per Unknown Employment Type: Full-Time