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Posted : Monday, September 11, 2023 05:46 AM
Posting Information
Department English and Comp Literature - 311500
Posting Open Date 03/11/2024
Application Deadline 03/25/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0004995
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Depending on experience and or qualifications.
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024 Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities.
Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Creative Writing Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the most prestigious programs in the country.
Thousands of students have graduated from our program, and many have gone on to study at top MFA programs and publish award-winning books of their own.
Our undergraduate-only program currently offers students the opportunity to major or minor in the field with a specialty in Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, Musical Writing, or any combination therein.
Select students may also compose an honors thesis their senior year.
Details about our program can be found at https://englishcomplit.
unc.
edu/creative-writing/.
Our hosting institution, the Department of English and Comparative Literature (ECL), boasts a 225-year history of its own.
Current course offerings present a diversity of approaches to the study, production, and appreciation of literary and nonliterary texts.
We pursue a four-fold mission to 1) explore the history and significance of American, British, and world literature; 2) promote interdisciplinary connections and incorporate the study of culture, theory, and history into our research and courses; 3) offer training in rigorous thinking, precise analysis, and critical reading; and 4) foster practical skills in rhetoric, composition, and expression in essays, creative pieces, even emerging forms of digital media.
The ECL is home to the undergraduate and graduate programs in English and the undergraduate and graduate programs in Comparative Literature as well as various certificate programs.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship institution of a strong state university system comprising 17 campuses across North Carolina.
Chapel Hill is an exuberant college town near the Research Triangle economic hub and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Neighbor institutions within 25 miles include Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and Meredith College.
Position Summary The Department seeks to hire a full-time teaching assistant professor to teach classes in our Fiction and Creative Nonfiction tracks.
Candidates should be prepared to teach a 3/3 load of undergraduate Fiction writing courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced level; Creative Nonfiction courses at the introductory and advanced level, as well as intermediate-level courses with a particular focus (such as memoir, food writing, travel writing, or environmental writing); and courses in editing and publishing, which are part of our Writing, Editing, and Digital Publication track.
Possible courses include ENGL 130 and 132H – Intro to Fiction Writing; ENGL 136 – The Publishing Industry; ENGL 138 – Intro to Creative Nonfiction; ENGL 206 – Intermediate Fiction Writing; ENGL 208 – Reading and Writing Creative Nonfiction; ENGL 351 – Writer as Publisher; ENGL 404 – Advanced Creative Nonfiction; and ENGL 406 – Advanced Fiction Writing.
All courses are taught in person on the UNC campus.
Special consideration will also be given to candidates who have a demonstrated record of collaboration across campus communities in partnerships with other departments, centers, museums, and/or institutes.
UNC strives to create an environment where all members of the community feel welcome, valued, and can thrive.
The ideal candidate will share in this commitment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Applicants must have an MFA or other terminal degree in creative writing and publication of at least one book in fiction and one book in creative nonfiction.
Applicant must have at least one year teaching creative writing at the undergraduate level and must have taught courses in both fiction writing and creative nonfiction writing at that level.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of experience as a professional copyeditor and/or proofreader for a major publishing house or university press.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements N/A Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024 Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities.
Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Creative Writing Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the most prestigious programs in the country.
Thousands of students have graduated from our program, and many have gone on to study at top MFA programs and publish award-winning books of their own.
Our undergraduate-only program currently offers students the opportunity to major or minor in the field with a specialty in Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, Musical Writing, or any combination therein.
Select students may also compose an honors thesis their senior year.
Details about our program can be found at https://englishcomplit.
unc.
edu/creative-writing/.
Our hosting institution, the Department of English and Comparative Literature (ECL), boasts a 225-year history of its own.
Current course offerings present a diversity of approaches to the study, production, and appreciation of literary and nonliterary texts.
We pursue a four-fold mission to 1) explore the history and significance of American, British, and world literature; 2) promote interdisciplinary connections and incorporate the study of culture, theory, and history into our research and courses; 3) offer training in rigorous thinking, precise analysis, and critical reading; and 4) foster practical skills in rhetoric, composition, and expression in essays, creative pieces, even emerging forms of digital media.
The ECL is home to the undergraduate and graduate programs in English and the undergraduate and graduate programs in Comparative Literature as well as various certificate programs.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship institution of a strong state university system comprising 17 campuses across North Carolina.
Chapel Hill is an exuberant college town near the Research Triangle economic hub and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Neighbor institutions within 25 miles include Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and Meredith College.
Position Summary The Department seeks to hire a full-time teaching assistant professor to teach classes in our Fiction and Creative Nonfiction tracks.
Candidates should be prepared to teach a 3/3 load of undergraduate Fiction writing courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced level; Creative Nonfiction courses at the introductory and advanced level, as well as intermediate-level courses with a particular focus (such as memoir, food writing, travel writing, or environmental writing); and courses in editing and publishing, which are part of our Writing, Editing, and Digital Publication track.
Possible courses include ENGL 130 and 132H – Intro to Fiction Writing; ENGL 136 – The Publishing Industry; ENGL 138 – Intro to Creative Nonfiction; ENGL 206 – Intermediate Fiction Writing; ENGL 208 – Reading and Writing Creative Nonfiction; ENGL 351 – Writer as Publisher; ENGL 404 – Advanced Creative Nonfiction; and ENGL 406 – Advanced Fiction Writing.
All courses are taught in person on the UNC campus.
Special consideration will also be given to candidates who have a demonstrated record of collaboration across campus communities in partnerships with other departments, centers, museums, and/or institutes.
UNC strives to create an environment where all members of the community feel welcome, valued, and can thrive.
The ideal candidate will share in this commitment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Applicants must have an MFA or other terminal degree in creative writing and publication of at least one book in fiction and one book in creative nonfiction.
Applicant must have at least one year teaching creative writing at the undergraduate level and must have taught courses in both fiction writing and creative nonfiction writing at that level.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of experience as a professional copyeditor and/or proofreader for a major publishing house or university press.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements N/A Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
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• Location : Chapel Hill, NC
• Post ID: 9125248774
