Indiana University, Department of English

Indiana University seeks a 1-Year Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing to teach graduate and undergraduate poetry workshops, as well as literature courses in contemporary poetry. Appointment to begin Fall 2012. Expertise in African-American, Asian-American, Latino, and/or anglophone African-Caribbean literature desirable. A book and MFA required. Previous college-level teaching experience preferred. 2/2 annual teaching load plus thesis advising.

Letters of application, current C.V., and a 20 page writing sample should be emailed with the subject heading "Visiting Poetry Search" by February 17 to Ross Gay, Chair, Creative Writing Search Committee at rgay@indiana.edu. Candidates may also mail materials to Ross Gay, English Department, 1020 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47405-7103. All other inquiries should be addressed to Jonathan Elmer, Chair, Dept. of English at elmerj@indiana.edu. We will be conducting interviews at the AWP conference in Chicago, though candidates not going to AWP will be considered.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We are especially interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, members of racial and ethnic minorities, and disabled individuals.