Assistant Professor - Creative Writing Fiction/Nonfiction

Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor - Creative Writing Fiction/Nonfiction to join our English department in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on education and experience, from $65,000 - $70,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

This tenure-track position in the Department of English is expected to teach existing introductory, intermediate, and advanced creative writing courses in fiction and/or creative nonfiction, with preferred secondary expertise in poetry, screenwriting, or experimental writing, and other courses in their area of expertise using a variety of modalities. Faculty are expected to mentor students; contribute to the department/program; engage in scholarship and creative work appropriate to their field; and provide service to the University, the community, and their profession. Faculty will integrate CWU's commitment to diversity and create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all students.

• MFA or PhD in Creative Writing
• University-level teaching experience
• A significant record of publication in fiction and/or creative nonfiction in nationally-recognized outlets
• Clear engagement in collaboration to build sustainable and equitable arts communities and programs
• Superior teaching and mentoring abilities
• Expertise in online teaching
• Willingness to teach a wide range of courses at all levels and modalities
• Ability to meet or exceed tenure requirements
• Teaching, research, service, or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU's commitment to the engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse students

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one book published or under contract from a nationally-recognized press
• Additional interest and experience teaching in editing/publishing, grant writing, literature, digital humanities, cultural studies, film studies, sustainability and/or environmental writing
• Experience or interest in coordinating speaker series for visiting writers
• Experience or interest in teaching practicum classes for editing, design, and production of student literary journal
• Experience or demonstrated interest in developing online and hybrid courses
• Experience or interest in curriculum development and improvement
• Experience or interest in program or other administrative leadership
• Experience and demonstrated passion in providing effective and inspiring mentorship to students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Experience utilizing a variety of teaching methods designed to promote inclusivity and broad student access and success

Please address in your diversity statement:

• A record of creating and maintaining inclusive and welcoming environments in university settings and broader communities
• Demonstrated commitment to whole-person care with students, mentees, and colleagues
• Ability to incorporate anti-racist and equity-minded pedagogies into creative writing curriculum, collaborative feedback, and classroom conversations
• Experience and demonstrated passion in providing effective and inspiring mentorship to students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Experience utilizing a variety of teaching methods designed to promote inclusivity and broad student access and success
• Teaching, research, or service that demonstrates an ability to contribute to CWU`s commitment to inclusion, equity, diversity, and sustainability

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Annual Salary: $65,000 - $70,000, based on a full-time nine-month appointment
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Appointment: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9 Month Appointment, with 3-2-2 quarterly teaching course load. Additional Summer teaching may be available. Central Washington University is on the quarter system with appointments from mid-September through mid-June.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance. CWU Benefits, Perks & Discounts Overview.

Additional Information: For additional information about the University, visit: http://www.cwu.edu
For additional information about Ellensburg, visit: http://www.myellensburg.com
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