Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing (Fiction)

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing (Fiction)

Department/School:

English Department/School of Liberal Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The English Department at Marist University invites applications
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position in
Creative Writing (Fiction) beginning Fall 2027. A willingness to
work with undergraduate majors, minors, and non-majors from across
campus is central to this position. We encourage applications from
broadly trained candidates who can teach introductory writing
courses such as Writing for College and Intro to Creative Writing,
as well as advanced undergraduate courses that can complement and
expand our existing offerings. We are particularly interested in
candidates who bring secondary teaching specializations such as
Short Story, Memoir, Multi-Cultural Writing, or Creative
Non-Fiction. Publishing industry experience as an editor or writer
is preferred. This position requires the ability and willingness to
teach classes broadly across the discipline, mentor student
projects and organizations, and collaborate with campus
partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or English
in hand before the start date of the appointment along with
evidence of continued creative publications. Teaching experience
and evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level is
required. Candidates must have an on-going record of creative
publications.

Essential Functions:

The teaching load will be 3-4, but faculty who achieve and maintain
an outstanding record of scholarship may be eligible for a 3-3
teaching load. In addition to teaching and research
responsibilities, faculty participate regularly in service
activities for our students, Marist University, and the
community.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in hand.

Required Application Documents:

CV, Cover Letter which addresses the applicant’s teaching
philosophy and approach to working with undergraduates, and Contact
Information of three Professional References.

The review of applications will begin on October 31st, 2026,
and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits
for this position include but are not limited to the
following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15%

employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).

• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and

workers compensation.

• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
• First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes

a mandatory 4%.

• University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12%

after 15 years.

• Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1%

thereafter.

• Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and

1,000 hours with Marist University.

• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,

up to IRS maximum contribution.

• Tuition Benefits:
• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate

credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee,
spouse, and dependent children under age 26.

• University pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester

towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or
employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the
University.

About the Department/School:

The English Department includes 18 faculty members and offers a BA
in English with Concentrations in Writing, Literature, and Theatre
and Minors in Professional Writing, Creative Writing, Literature,
and Theatre. The department contributes substantially to our First
Year Seminar program, as well as our interdisciplinary programs
including Africana Studies, American Studies, Global Studies, Latin
American & Caribbean Studies, Asian Studies, and Women’s,
Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The English Department is housed in
the School of Liberal Arts, which includes departments in Political
Science, History, World Languages & Cultures, and Philosophy
& Religious Studies.

The English Department and the School of Liberal Arts are committed
to advancing an inclusive climate.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year
institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal
arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential
learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs
offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to
the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive
community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist
cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than
6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to
color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework
and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational
expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been
acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review,
and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school
activities, and other activities as needed. Flexible work schedule,
course schedule varies each semester.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce
on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment
opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the
University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation
of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of
individuals without consideration of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide
occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these
protected groups. The University will review its employment
policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may
unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and
eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches
if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on
protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment
practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by
the University. It shall be considered a violation of University
policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any
individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at
Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability,
religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by
law.