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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates should submit 1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications; 2) a one-to-two page teaching philosophy that specifically addresses the candidate's ability/track record to teach an inclusive pedagogy centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; 3) current CV; 4) a 15-20 page writing sample; 5) one syllabus that responds to the preferred job requirements; 6) contact information for three references (references will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the campus-visit stage).

For full consideration, applications must be received by Dec 1, 2024.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

Department English & Creative Writing

Position Summary

The English Department at SUNY Geneseo is pleased to accept applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction). This position carries an 18-credit load, taught as a 2-2-2-3 cycle across two years. We seek a candidate with MFA or Ph.D. and a strong record of publication–ideally one book with a nationally-recognized press (or equivalent)–who would be able to teach:

• inventive fiction workshop courses of their own design

• our multi-genre introductory Foundations of Creative Writing course

• our literary magazine Editing and Production course

• a craft or survey course in a subgenre of fiction, such as YA literature or speculative fiction

The English Department has an active Diversity Committee that foregrounds inclusive pedagogy and engages in professional development around anti-racist writing workshops and trauma-informed teaching. We are especially eager to hear from candidates working in diverse traditions of creative writing.

The Department offers a B.A. in English with both Literature and Creative Writing tracks, and a B.A. in Comparative Literature. The Department also supports many interdisciplinary majors and minors. Recently-hired faculty explore West African fiction and film and the intersection of writing studies and transgender rhetorics. We offer microcredentials in literary translation, science communication, and publishing. Our Literary Forum brings 2-3 writers to campus each year; we publish the SUNY -wide undergraduate literary journal, Gandy Dancer; and we are near a thriving literary and arts scene in Rochester, NY, offering students internship possibilities and other cultural opportunities. As a department, we collaborate with area organizations such as Writers and Books, Visual Studies Workshop, and the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts. We expect all Department faculty to make use of the online learning platform Brightspace for in-person, hybrid, and online courses.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to contact the Search Committee Chair, Lytton Smith, with any questions about the position or the application process: smithlj@geneseo.edu.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• An earned MFA or Ph.D. in hand by August 2025

• A strong record of publication in fiction

• College-level experience, and demonstrated excellence, in teaching creative writing (fiction)

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

  Preferred Qualifications

• A book under contract from or published with a nationally-recognized press

• College-level experience, and demonstrated excellence, in teaching other genres of creative writing

• Experience or demonstrated interest in running a literary journal in a pedagogical/curricular context

• Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching craft or survey courses in fiction subgenre(s)

• the ability to teach seated, remote, and online courses in the discipline and proficiency using state-of-the-art technologies for the classroom

  Posting Details

  Posting Details

  Posting Number F201

  Number of Vacancies 1

  Line # to be filled TBD

  Full or Part-time Full-Time

  Appointment Type Term Tenure Track

  Length of Initial Appointment 2 year

  Appointment Start Date 09/01/2025

  Job Posting Date 11/07/2024

  Apply By 12/01/2024

  Job Posting Closed Date

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Salary Commensurate with experience

  Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates should submit 1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications; 2) a one-to-two page teaching philosophy that specifically addresses the candidate’s ability/track record to teach an inclusive pedagogy centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; 3) current CV; 4) a 15-20 page writing sample; 5) one syllabus that responds to the preferred job requirements; 6) contact information for three references (references will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the campus-visit stage).

For full consideration, applications must be received by Dec 1, 2024.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all people with disabilities to apply.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you have an earned MFA or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in hand by August 2025?

• Yes

• No

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

• Writing Sample

• Other Document

  Optional Documents

• Other Doc 2