Job Title: Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing)

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing)

Appointment Type
Full Time

Purpose of Position
The Department of English at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in creative writing, effective August, 2019. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research with undergraduates. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in introductory creative writing, long-form nonfiction, especially essay writing and advanced prose, as well as digital storytelling and literary journalism. All faculty teach first/second year composition seminars and other lower division courses in support of the Liberal Learning Core Curriculum. Candidates should possess a solid knowledge of creative writing pedagogy, an active publishing record as a creative writer (publications preferred), and a commitment to taking a lively part in the life and work of the university. Experience in secondary school teaching is desirable.
The nominal teaching load for tenure track appointments is 3-3. The Ph.D. in Creative Writing, English, or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank and ABD candidates who will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable.

Departmental Information
The Department of English at Christopher Newport University is composed of 24 faculty and 174 majors. The Department is housed in The College of Arts and Humanities. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/english/.

Faculty Information
CNU is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, undergraduate education, and the liberal studies core; the University is seeking to shelter a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. The Fall 2018 freshman class of 1,230 students was selected from over 7,500 admission applications, and presented average high school GPA and SAT scores of 3.8 and 1220, respectively. Capital improvements (approaching $1 billion) on the beautiful, 260-acre campus, located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach, integrate the University's liberal arts vision, nurturing mind, body, and spirit. These include the state-of-the-art Trible Library; three new academic buildings including a newly opened integrated science building; the Freeman Center athletic complex; and the I.M. Pei-designed Ferguson Center for the Arts, which brings to Virginia the finest performing artists in the world.
Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. Faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the CNU workplace. For further information on CNU , please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F72P

Application Deadline
10/18/2018

Application Instructions
To apply, please provide a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation (letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu).
Review of applications will begin on October 18, 2018.
Applications received after October 18, 2018, will be accepted but considered only if needed.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/6833

EEO Statement
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Where did you obtain your Bachelor's Degree (please provide name of institution and city / state)? (Open Ended Question)
* Where did you obtain your Master's Degree (please provide name of institution and city / state)? (Open Ended Question)
* Where did you obtain your PhD Degree (please provide name of institution and city / state)? If this degree is in progress, please provide estimated completion date. (Open Ended Question)
* Are you a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society? Yes No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents Transcripts Letter of Recommendation #1 Curriculum Vitae Other Application Materials Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Statement of Teaching Philosophy Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Other Application Materials #2 Letter of Application Other Application Materials #3 Other Application Materials #4 Graduate Transcripts