Lecturer Creative Writing - Fiction

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Job Description:

The Department of English at Binghamton University invites
applications for a Lecturer of Creative Writing with a specialty in
fiction (up to three-year renewable contract). We seek an
accomplished fiction writer and teacher, with an MFA or PhD, who
can also provide programming support for our dynamic Creative
Writing program. A standard lecturer position carries a 3-3
teaching load. This position carries a 2-2 load, with a course
release each semester for administrative duties. Teaching will
include undergraduate creative writing workshops and intermediate
and advanced workshops in fiction. Administrative duties include
event planning, publicity, and hosting; internal and external prize
coordination; social media content creation and account
maintenance; and organizing and publishing a monthly digital
newsletter.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• MFA or PhD in English or a related field by August 16,

2027

• Experience teaching creative writing at the college level
• Significant record of publication
• Experience in event programming
• Experience in social media content creation and account

maintenance

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maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility
requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University
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Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following documents via Interview
Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=206320

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Fiction sample of 20 pages
• Contact information for three professional references

Letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates whose
applications advance in the selection process.

Initial interviews will be conducted over Zoom. Review of
applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain
open until filled.