Assistant or Associate Professor - Creative Writing

Department: EnglishSalary:
Commensurate with experience
Description:

The University of Houston’s internationally acclaimed Creative
Writing Program seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank
of Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative Writing with a
concentration in fiction, to begin fall 2027.

Our program houses PhD and MFA degrees in Creative Writing and also
hosts a sizeable undergraduate concentration, and minor, in
Creative Writing. The University of Houston is also home to Gulf
Coast, a national literary journal. We wish to hire an excellent,
dynamic teacher who is excited about mentoring students and
teaching a variety of creative writing courses. We expect at least
one book, outstanding teaching, and a history of collaboration and
service to one’s writing community.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public
research university and the flagship institution of the UH System.
With more than 48,000 students, UH is one of the largest research
universities in the nation and is consistently recognized for its
commitment to academic excellence. Boasting top-tier faculty,
state-of-the-art facilities, student success initiatives, and a
strong commitment to community engagement, UH prepares students to
thrive in a globally interconnected world. The fourth largest city
in the United States, Houston has an international population,
which is reflected in both the graduate and undergraduate programs
in Creative Writing.

The 2-2 teaching load will be split between undergraduate and
graduate classes.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Minimum degree required:

MFA or equivalent.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have published at least one book with a
nationally recognized press. Candidates must have experience
teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes.

Application must include:

· Cover letter.

· C.V.

· Teaching statement

· 3 letters of reference.

· A digital or physical submission of full book as evidence of
publication. If physical and you wish it returned, please include a
SASE.

Deadline for application: December 1, 2026

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.