The Missouri Southern State University Department of Language and Literature invites applications for an Assistant Professor in creative writing, appointment to begin August 1, 2027. Department faculty teach twelve credits per semester, with first-year writing comprising half the load. The remainder of the load will come from courses in creative writing (covering all four genres), general education literature surveys, and other courses appropriate to background. Secondary specialties of particular interest include professional and technical writing, world literature, or American literature to 1865. The successful applicant will also serve as faculty advisor to bordertown, MSSU’s student literary journal. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or a terminal degree in English or a closely related discipline prior to August 1, 2027.
Applicants should provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Submit documents by visiting www.mssu.edu/jobs. Official transcripts are required 45 days after contract is issued. Review of applications will begin November 2 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check.
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Skills Required
- Ph.D. or terminal degree in English or a closely related discipline by August 1, 2027
- Successful completion of an employment background check
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Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is a public university in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to educating and graduating knowledgeable, responsible, successful global citizens. It offers higher education programs and prepares students to participate actively in a global society. Founded in 1937, the institution has grown alongside the Joplin community and serves as a comprehensive regional university through academic learning, exploration, and engagement.
