Assistant Professor, English

High Point University invites applications for a nine-month, promotion-track Assistant Professor of English. The position begins August 2027 and carries a 3/3 teaching load across a five-day workweek. The successful candidate will teach courses primarily in creative writing and literary publishing, with potential incorporation within the public and professional writing programs. Candidates should also demonstrate an understanding of AI's implications for writing, editing, and publishing, as well as an ethical mindfulness when considering its instructional use.

The HPU English faculty represent Literature, Creative Writing, and Public and Professional Writing, and they regularly teach general-education courses as well as courses in their area of specialization. All High Point University faculty maintain robust research and/or creative publishing agendas, contribute to the university’s academic culture through service, and enjoy generous professional development.

At High Point University, the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is founded in the Methodist tradition and includes students, staff, and faculty of varied backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions. The English Department is committed to fostering academic excellence through high-quality research, teaching, and meaningful community engagement. We strongly welcome applications from scholars of color and members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented.

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.

Minimum Requirements: Terminal degree in Creative Writing (MFA or PhD), English (PhD), Rhetoric & Composition (PhD) or related fields, with significant experience in literary publishing, by August 2027.

 

Application instructions:

Initial screening of applications will begin late October, but the position will remain open until filled. We request that applicants submit a cover letter and CV. After initial review, selected candidates will be contacted for interviews and asked to provide additional documentation, such as a teaching portfolio (which may include recent syllabi, assignments, and course evaluations) as well as a research and/or creative publishing plan.

For additional information or questions regarding this position, please contact the chair of the search committee: Dr. Timothy O’Keefe at [email protected]