Visiting Assistant Professor, Creative Writing

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While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases. Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number: 0601359 Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, Creative Writing FLSA: Exempt Job Type: Full-Time Staff Term: Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): Academic Year Schedule (dates): Faculty Term: Full Academic Year Position Type: Faculty Department: English and Philosophy Job Summary/Basic Function: The English and Philosophy Department at Wheaton College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing (Fiction) with a specialization in African Diaspora Studies beginning Fall 2027. In addition, a secondary expertise in Creative Nonfiction is preferred. A willingness to work with undergraduate majors and non-majors from across campus is central to this position.

The candidate will be committed to our mission of cultivating astute, creative, and sensitive readers and writers who understand the power and complexity of literature. The teaching load for the position is a 3-3. We encourage applications from broadly trained candidates who have a consistent record of publication. Candidates must have at least an MFA in Creative Writing in hand before the start date of the appointment.

The successful candidate will teach effectively in an in-person environment that fosters meaningful student-faculty interaction. Courses will include introductory, intermediate and advanced literature and creative writing courses within the major and contribute to Wheaton’s COMPASS Curriculum. All courses require faculty to create a course syllabus (with assistance, if desired) and ensure it is provided to students and posted on the course’s Canvas site. Candidate will have textbooks selections to the campus bookstore and/or other required course materials before classes begin.

Teaching responsibilities include: (a) grading assignments in a timely manner and posting grades in Canvas and (b) holding regular office hours and being responsive to student needs. Candidates should have a record of excellence in teaching and a strong, active record of publication.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have at least an MFA in Creative Writing in hand before the start date of the appointment, along with a consistent record of publication. The candidate should have demonstrable evidence of teaching courses in Creative Writing and African Diaspora Studies.

Preferred Qualifications

It’s preferred candidates can also teach creative non-fiction. Compensation and Benefits To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $50K. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Eeo Statement Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity.

Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Posting Date: 11/11/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Contact(s): Office of Human Resources Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206 Contact Email: [email protected] References Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae List of References Optional Documents To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost.

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