Jobs for Writers

Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students from diverse backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply to open positions. Department of English has one undergraduate program offering a BA in English and two minors, one in English and one in Writing.  

The Department of English at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of English specializing in creative writing with a primary focus in poetry and a secondary specialty in creative nonfiction. The appointment will be effective August 2020. Candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must hold an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing by August 2020 and have college-level teaching experience.

The Department of English at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in creative writing (fiction), to begin in August 2020. The department seeks an active writer and dedicated teacher to teach courses in both our MFA program and our BA in English. We welcome applications from candidates with secondary expertise in such areas as creative non-fiction, screenwriting, translation, or new media. The ability to teach courses in literature, composition and rhetoric, or linguistics is welcomed, as well.

Apollo Publishers is seeking a dynamic, media savvy, and motivated Publicist with prior publishing PR experience. 

Apollo Publishers is an exciting young publishing house specializing in adult trade nonfiction with a timely and topical bend. The role will allow hands-on experience as part of a small team, and the ability to play a central role in all stages of the promotion process. The Publicist will report directly to the publishers, and must be able to take the initiative and work efficiently in a small company environment.

The English Department at Binghamton University invites applications for a Poet at the advanced assistant or associate professor level. The candidate should have at least one published book of poetry and a significant number of journal publications. This position will entail teaching primarily poetry workshops at the undergraduate and graduate level, though the ability to also teach the study and craft of poetry is preferred. The candidate will administer the creative writing program within the English department and should have appropriate administrative experience.

Writers in the Schools (WITS) seeks to hire a Development & Communications Manager to play a key role on our Development team. This position requires a thoughtful, dedicated individual with strong writing and communication skills. WITS is seeking an experienced development professional who takes initiative, can manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, conduct research, plan events, think creatively, connect with volunteers, manage contracts, and work both independently and as part of a team.

Do you have an ear for rhythm, an eye for detail, a mind for research, and a stomach for revision? Do you love to read and love to write and love to write about what you read? Do you think your life would be better if you just had more deadlines to meet—ideally, several at once? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you.

West Wing Writers is searching for a full-time director. We have offices in DC, NY, and SF; the location for this position can be flexible.

As a director, you can expect to be an integral part of the West Wing Writers team:

The team at NJPAC changes lives every day—through our world-class artistic performances, educational programs and public outreach efforts. Join us and become a part of the exciting cultural renaissance happening right now in Newark, New Jersey.

We invite applications for a two-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2020–2022 academic years. We seek a passionate teacher and poet to join a thriving English major with concentrations in creative writing for both majors and minors. The program sponsors an innovative curriculum, vibrant visiting writers series, well-funded writer-in-residence program, and, beginning in 2020, a new literary festival that celebrates the written word beyond the classroom.

The Creative Writing Department at San Francisco State University invites applicants for the George and Judy Marcus Endowed Chair in Creative Writing, a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Fiction/Creative Nonfiction, beginning August 2020. As one of the largest and most popular creative writing programs in the country, our B.A., M.A., and M.F.A. programs reflect our commitment to making student writers attentive readers of the literatures of the world and socially aware members of society.

Highly regarded for its instructional quality, focus on engaged learning (through undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, living-learning communities and civic and community engagement), and strong commitment to diversity, Millersville University of Pennsylvania (MU) is a learner-focused institution located in historic Lancaster County, known for its excellent schools, vibrant arts community, affordability and proximity to Baltimore, Philadelphia and NYC. MU enrolls about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students.