Assistant Professor of English
University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Position Information: DescriptionThe Department of English at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in creative non-fiction writing with additional responsibility teaching courses in our writing, editing, and publishing program. The position will also require teaching in an additional creative genre: poetry, fiction, genre fiction, digital creative fiction, or screenwriting. The position is contingent upon the availability of funding.About the DepartmentThe English department is an active unit with B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs. Recent additions to our degree offerings include a certificate in writing and editing, and another in creative writing. Our annual Writers Conference has featured thirty-five Pulitzer Prize winners and four Nobel laureates and has brought to the UND campus authors such as Colson Whitehead, Louise Erdrich, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Maxine Hong Kingston, Dwayne Betts, Ross Gay, Roxane Gay, Marlon James, and Layli Long Soldier. Our department also has a longstanding involvement with the North Dakota Quarterly.Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in the state.  A flagship university with a strong liberal arts core, UND is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. It was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the best universities in the Northern Plains region. UND enrolls nearly 14,000 students.The university is located in Grand Forks, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of the reasons that Grand Forks has been ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns. See why Grand Forks Is Cooler.Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), basic life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, and 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the English program through teaching, scholarly activity, and service within the department, college, university, and community. Our typical teaching load is two courses a semester, and the successful candidate will teach a range of courses: creative writing courses at the introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate levels; courses in our undergraduate writing and editing program; and literature courses at all levels as needed. The successful candidate will be able to further the department’s goal of making creative writing a visible and vibrant part of the UND campus experience, while bringing an appreciation of writing to the larger local and state community. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.

Minimum Requirements
    Ph.D. in English or related field by August 15, 2023.Strong credentials in creative non-fiction writing.Record of experience in publishing-related work that shows potential to contribute to our certificate program in Writing and Editing.Teaching, academic, and/or writing experience that show the ability to teach at least one other creative genre, such as poetry, fiction, genre fiction, digital creative fiction, or screenwriting.Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Record of creative and scholarly work that shows potential for publication in relevant fields.
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and knowledge of creative writing pedagogy demonstrated through statement of teaching philosophy.
  • Academic credentials in literary field(s) that demonstrate expertise necessary to teach upper-level and graduate-level literature courses.
  • Teaching and/or academic experience that demonstrates readiness to supervise the research of master’s- and doctoral-level graduate students.
  • Experience with writing programming that demonstrates the ability to bring an appreciation of writing to the campus, local, and state community.
Minimum Hiring SalarySalary is competitive and commensurate with experience.Contract Period/Start DatePosition is full-time, benefitted and exempt. Dates of initial contract are August 16, 2023 to May 15, 2024.To ApplyFor full consideration, applications must be received by January 1, 2023 and include the following materials:
    Letter of applicationCurriculum vitaeStatement of teaching philosophy
Position is open until filled.Questions can be directed to the department chair, Dr. Lori Robison, at lori.robison@und.edu.Additional Information

To find out why living and working in Greater Grand Forks is way cooler, check out Grand Forks is Cooler.

All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.


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