Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400270

College/Division

English and Modern Languages

Opening Date

09/18/2026

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Description

The English and Modern Languages department at Jackson State University is accepting applications for Assistant Professor of Creative Writing.

Examples of Duties

• Duties of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including workshops; directing undergraduate and graduate theses; advising undergraduate and graduate students; and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the department through individual and collaborative initiatives.

• Candidates must be capable of teaching a range of courses: workshops, literary subject areas, general education courses.

• Courses may be taught at the undergraduate and graduate level.

• A standard semester teaching load is 4 undergraduate courses or 2 undergraduate and 1 graduate course.

• The ideal candidate demonstrates experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy.

• We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to creating a more equitable global society that supports diverse cultural experiences through their teaching, research, and service.

• Selected candidate will maintain an active research and publishing agenda.

• Candidate will also be required to perform departmental and university committee service, attend in-person meetings and events (i.e. commencement), and maintain a schedule for professional development.

Typical Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA/PhD) in English/Creative Writing or other relevant discipline by date of appointment

• Relevant teaching experience at the college level, which can include GTA experience (2 years minimum) Proven publishing experience in peer-reviewed publications (academic and/or creative writing)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in more than one genre (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, and/or hybrid/multimodal).

• Experience with digital writing, digital humanities, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, or innovative approaches to creative writing pedagogy and practice.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter, current CV, 1-page Teaching Philosophy, Creative Writing Sample (up to 25 pages), Unofficial Transcripts of Graduate Degree(s), and Contact Information for three professional references.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

• Yes
• No

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Jackson State University (MS)

Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street

P.O. Box 17028

Jackson, Mississippi, 39217

Phone (601) 979-2015

Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/