Assistant Professor in Fiction Writing

Job Summary

The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English at the
University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor in fiction writing to teach in the
undergraduate creative writing program as well as in the MFA in
creative writing. The anticipated start for this position is August
2027.

The MFA program in Creative Writing at CU Boulder is a three-year
degree program that emphasizes literary study and innovation. Our
prolific faculty value interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary
approaches to writing that expand the limits of traditional
practice and conventional forms. The program also offers an
undergraduate major track for English majors and a minor for
non-majors. Creative Writing and English are in one of CU Boulder's
most historic buildings, home to the Mary Rippon Theatre, the
primary outdoor venue for the annual Shakespeare Festival. Faculty
and students enjoy proximity to the Denver Metro area and a rich
landscape of Front Range writers, artists, and adjacent literary
communities.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado
Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting
research, scholarship, creative work, and education in more than 60
fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the
world’s most critical problems. The college leads nationally in
undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences,
social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing world-class
research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the
classroom. Among the most diverse and challenging programs in the
country, the English Department at CU Boulder is an inclusive
culture that welcomes all, and is committed to providing essential
skills in language, writing, research, close reading, and critical
thinking across multiple genres, applicable to a multitude of
career fields, while allowing students to study what they love. Our
priority is to cultivate empathetic and responsible engagement with
texts, peers, and community on a variety of scales, from local to
international in a changing world to solve longstanding and
emerging problems.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• 2/2 teaching load (two courses per semester; two semesters per

academic year) at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Working with MFA students on thesis projects.
• Normal service obligations for creative writing faculty.
• Maintain a strong record of research and creative work.

What We Can Offer

• Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000. A recruitment incentive,

moving allowance, and startup funding may be available to the
successful candidate within department guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

MFA and/or Ph.D., or equivalent terminal graduate degree, in-hand
by start date of appointment.

What You Will Need

• Successful candidates will have a strong record of publication

(at least two books published in fiction).

• Candidates should present a strong record of teaching.

What We Would Like You to Have

Additional qualifications include experience and interest in small
press publishing, conference organizing, creative leadership,
and/or community building.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• PDF Sample of Work; a writing sample no more than 20 pages in

length

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

During the application process you will need to enter contact
information for three references who will be contacted to provide
letters of recommendation immediately after you apply.

For consideration, please apply by December 9, 2026.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu