Assistant Professor of English
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The Department of English at Wesleyan University seeks a published poet for a tenure-track appointment beginning July 1 2026. Teaching responsibilities include two courses per semester in introductory through advanced workshops as well as literature courses. The successful candidate will also advise and mentor students help plan the reading series and undergraduate pathway in Creative Writing participate in faculty governance at the departmental and university level and be part of a growing lively writing community. Wesleyan values creative work and teaching highly; has a strong diverse student body; and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters in English Creative Writing or a related field; publication record in poetry will be reviewed.
Applicants will be asked to upload the following in four separate files: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) writing sample consisting of 25-30 pages to include both published work and work in progress; 4) documentation of teaching experience to include teaching statement course syllabi and student evaluations. Applicants will also be asked to submit the name and email address of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation. As part of the teaching statement we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body.
Applications submitted by October 1 2025 will receive full consideration. Please contact Jeanne McNeff at or if you have questions about the application process. Please apply at: Location: On Campus All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at:
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