10 Month Lecturer- English Position Available In Chautauqua, New York

The State University of New York at Fredonia is searching for a Lecturer in creative writing for the 2025-2026 academic year, with potential to extend through the 2026-2027 academic year. The Lecturer’s professional obligation includes advising and departmental service, which could include advising student organizations, serving on department committees, and contributing to departmental efforts to recruit and grow its Writing major. Candidates with experience in editing a literary journal, organizing a visiting writer’s series, teaching literature, and/or teaching in genres other than fiction or poetry are strongly encouraged to apply. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing sample (10-15 pages). Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Rewards & Benefits Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions. Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid. A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

Salary range:

$50,063 – 55,000.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will: Support our Writing Major, Creative Writing Minor, and Fredonia Foundations general education courses by teaching a 4/4 schedule that includes introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate creative writing workshops, and a selection from among our other CW-focused electives; Teach courses in the campus general education program, Fredonia Foundations; Contribute to curriculum development and refinement; Provide academic advisement to students; Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession; Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies. This is a full-time, temporary, position beginning Fall 2025, with a salary of $58,000. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D.) in Creative Writing or related field; Evidence of experience teaching creative writing at the university level; Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission; Experience with instructional technology; Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful single-genre creative writing teaching experience (poetry, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction); Experience in teaching literature; Experience in editing a literary journal; Experience in organizing a visiting writers series; Experience in curriculum and/or program development; Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement and/or other forms of applied learning (such as internships or public service projects students can participate in); A record of publications and an active publication agenda; Ability to (experience with) teach(ing) a second genre of creative writing and/or ability/experience in an area of professional writing or writing studies; Experience teaching general education courses in high-need categories (American History and Civic Engagement, World History and Global Perspectives, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice).