Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities - Assistant Professor of English - Creative Writing

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.

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 The School of Arts and Humanities at Cedarville University invites applications for a tenure track-eligible Assistant/Associate Professor of Creative Writing to instruct in our undergraduate English, Literature, and Modern Languages program. Our friendly, supportive, and motivated department places a high priority on our Christian identity, integrity, collegiality, and rigor in the classroom. 

In addition to teaching courses in Creative Writing, such as Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, and Poetry, the faculty member will teach general-education courses such as first-year composition, literature surveys, and/or developmental writing. Expertise in Creative Nonfiction or Poetry is a plus.

Additional expectations include academic advising, professional development, scholarly activity in the field, university service, and a formal paper on Biblical integration of faith, learning, and teaching. The teaching load is twenty-four credit hours (4/4), or the equivalent, each academic year of two semesters.

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval. This position is located in Cedarville, Ohio.

Position Requirements:

• Ph.D. or M.F.A. in the discipline is preferred. A.B.D. or Master’s degree in applicable discipline will be considered.
• Applicants for Associate rank will have an established record of scholarship and 6 or more years of full-time undergraduate teaching.
• Qualified applicant will have documented successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Publication of creative work by a reputable press and/or in recognized periodicals is desired.
• Qualified applicant will have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member.
• Qualified applicant must be committed to biblical integration in and out of the classroom.
• Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement,  Community Covenant, and General Work Place Standards.

We Offer an Exceptional Employee Experience:

• A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
• Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
• A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
• Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
• Free employee parking.
• Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
• Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
• Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events.
• Opportunities to share the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.

Contact Information:

Applicants should submit a cover letter with their CV as a single file in the application portal. All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Mark C. Smith, Dean, School of Arts and Humanities; or Dr. Stephen Schuler, Chair, Department of English, Literature, and Modern Languages.

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.