Writer-In-Residence

Posting NumberS01829PPosition TitleWriter-In-Residence (Creative Writing)DepartmentEnglish and Modern LanguagesFLSASalaryNot listed.Grant FundedNoLocationMain CampusFaculty, Staff, Admin or StudentStaffNumber of Vacancies1Position SummaryThe Department of English and Modern Languages at Jackson State University seeks to award a fellowship to one outstanding writer—novelist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, or journalist. The aim of the fellowship is to support JSU creative writing students while granting the writer-in- residence opportunities to focus on their craft and projects and expand the audience for their work in a diverse teaching and learning environment. We welcome applications that demonstrate a track record of creative ambition, teaching excellence, public engagement, and collegiality.QualificationsMinimum Required EducationApplicant must have terminal degree in hand at the start of the fellowship (either MTA or PhD in Creative Writing).Minimum Required ExperienceTwo plus (2+) years of creative writing teaching experience is preferred.Minimum Required Licenses and/or CertificationsNot listed.QualificationsSee knowledge, skills, and abilities.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• Applicant must be an accomplished poet, playwright, novelist, fiction/creative nonfiction writer, screenwriter, or journalist.• Applicant must demonstrate a track record of creative ambition, teaching excellence, public engagement, and collegiality.• Applicant must possess a substantial catalog of published creative work with a national press as well as significant nominations and awards in the field.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe fellow is expected to teach two classes (one each semester) and participate in the department’s extracurricular programming, which they will help to curate during the 2025-26 academic year. The fellow will be given an office and is expected to make the department their primary place of work while they are in residence. The fellowship will run from August 2025 to May 2026.Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementJackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Background Check StatementJackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.Open Date11/13/2024Close Date11/27/2024Open Until Filled (overrides close field)NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants