Position Information

Position Title Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing

FLSA Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

Creative writers with significant publications and teaching experience are invited to apply for the position of Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing for the academic year 2025-2026 (the 25th anniversary of the position). Publications and teaching experience in creative nonfiction and another genre are preferable. The individual hired will teach two genre-specific courses each semester at the beginning or advanced level and be an active participant in the English Department. Departmental activities will include giving a reading as part of the St. Lawrence University Writers Series, possibly serving as a reader on a senior honors thesis or directing a senior independent project, and leading occasional workshops for senior writing majors or giving a craft talk on writing. Evidence will be sought of a proven record of innovative pedagogy in creative writing and an enthusiasm for teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with a curricular commitment to teaching the mutuality of the study of literature and the practice of creative expression.

Salary commensurate with experience. A fully furnished house is provided as part of the compensation package.

Minimum Qualifications

M.F.A. or Ph.D. with creative dissertation, at least two books published by contract start date, and significant additional publications are required. Minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary $80,000

Faculty Status Visiting Assistant Professor

Appointment Timing Full Year

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00206

Desired Start Date 08/18/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, current C.V. emphasizing publications and relevant teaching experience, sample syllabi, a writing sample of no more than 15 pages, and a Diversity and Inclusion statement,. These documents should be uploaded in the “Applicant Documents” section of the candidate’s application.

Additionally, three confidential references are required [the required information input in the reference contact information section of your application will be utilized to send a system-derived email requesting a recommendation letter from each reference].

Applications should be received by October 15, 2024; review will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Robert Cowser, Search Chair at rcowser@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References Yes

Minimum Requests 3

Maximum Requests 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Sample Syllabi

• Writing Sample of no more than 15 pages

• Diversity and Inclusion Statement

  Optional Documents

• Other Document