The University of Montana, Department of English, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of fiction to begin August 2027.
The department is seeking a writer and educator with a distinguished record in fiction writing and college-level teaching to be a part of their creative writing program.
Responsibilities:
- Teach four course per year at the graduate and undergraduate levels
- Supervise graduate theses
- Advise and mentor students
- Publish creative work
- Serve on university committees
Minimum Qualifications:
- An MFA or PhD degree in creative writing
- At least one book-length work of fiction published by a reputable literary press
- Significant publications in literary journals and magazines
- Evidence of successful teaching at the college level
- Demonstrated commitment to collegiality
Position Details:
Tenurable Faculty: Department of English
Title: Assistant Professor
Schedule: Full time, academic year position
Salary: $65,000- $75,000 (salary depends on qualifications and experience)
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Mandatory Retirement Contribution, Professional Development, Partial Tuition Waiver, Wellness Program
Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required, and elective courses
For application instructions, required application materials, and to learn more about UM and Missoula, please visit and apply at Assistant Professor, English.
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