Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing Job at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL

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  • Jacksonville State University
  • Jacksonville, AL

Job Description

Job no: 497864
Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty

Assistant Professor of English, Creative Writing

The Department of English at Jacksonville State University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Creative Writing, with a specialization in Fiction and a secondary specialization in Creative Nonfiction, to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will participate in and help shape the departments Creative Writing programs.

This faculty member will teach four courses per semester in creative writing, composition, and literature at the undergraduate and graduate levels; conduct scholarly/creative research sufficient for tenure and advancement; and engage in appropriate department, school, and university service.

Ph.D. or MFA in Creative Writing, with an emphasis in fiction writing required by August 2026. Preference may be given to candidates with a Ph.D. Ability to teach composition and evidence of good teaching and scholarly potential are also required.

Salary contingent upon qualifications, experience, and needs of university.

Application Requirements

  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • 20-30 page writing sample
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Unofficial Transcripts (all official transcripts required upon hire)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation will be required of applicants who are advanced to the first round of interviews.

Application Deadline: November 16, 2025

Department of English

The Department of English at Jacksonville State University offers an undergraduate degree with concentrations in creative writing, literature, and professional writing, as well as a masters degree and several certificate and microcredential programs. Faculty and students enjoy a wide range of courses; activities; events; internships; and study abroad, service, and experiential learning opportunities.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSUs commitment to excellence.

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Equal Employment Opportunity : Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Oct 15 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 16 2025 Central Standard Time

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