West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383
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Human Resources
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383 |
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| 10-32 Tenure Track Director, Poetry Center and Creative Writing Faculty: Poetry | |
| School: College of Arts and Sciences | |
Responsibilities: This tenure-track position, which may be filled at Assistant or Associate rank, will be split between six credits of administrative duties as director of the WCU Poetry Center and Poetry Conference, and six credits of teaching (two courses) per semester, with the courses including poetry workshops, poetry seminars, poetic forms, introductory creative writing, and general education. The candidate will also supervise M.A. theses, and serve (as needed) as advisor to Daedalus, WCUs literary magazine. We are searching for a colleague with established arts management and fund-raising experience, a strong commitment to teaching, and an ability to mentor the developing writer inside and outside the university community. Qualifications: Candidates must have a terminal degree, MFA in Poetry or PhD in English, with Creative Writing: Poetry as an established career focus; administrative experience in organizing and directing conferences, literary festivals, degree programs, and/or instructional workshops; college level teaching experience in poetry workshops and creative writing; publishing record in juried journals and at least one published or contracted book; and a commitment to the diverse types and voices of poetry. Highly desirable qualifications include: significant fund-raising experience and/or evidence of grant writing success; experience in collaborative management of a full-time assistant and/or graduate assistants; and faculty supervision of student literary publication. Finalists must successfully complete the interview process including a discussion of their vision for the Poetry Center and a teaching demonstration. Candidates Should Submit: Send a letter of interest highlighting administrative experience/teaching experience in creative writing and general education, three-five published poems, curriculum vitae, and dossier (including three reference letters, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts) to Dr. Anne Herzog, Chair, Department of English, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383-2124. Applications will be reviewed starting November 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. West Chester University will participate in MLA recruitment events in Philadelphia. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty advances West Chester Universitys educational mission and Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All positions are contingent upon available funding. | |