Full-Time Teaching Faculty English (College of Arts & Sciences)

The Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a dynamic and student-centered Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor specializing in First-Year Writing and Creative Writing. This is a full-timenon tenure-trackposition. We seek a talented individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to exceptional teaching.

The successful candidates will have the skills and experience necessary to teach classes in First-Year Writing introductory Creative Writing and advanced fiction workshops and have a record of fiction addition to teaching the position requires advising students and engaging in service activities and committees that strengthen the program department college and university date isFall2026.

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• Teach four courses per semester: two courses in Creative Writing and two courses in First-Year Writing. Teaching courses in other areas such as American Literature is possible depending upon departmental needs and the candidates expertise. Courses will be offered primarily in-person
• Hold regular office hours for students
• Guide advise and mentor students academically and professionally
• Engage in service to support the program departmentcollegeandtheuniversity which includes attendingdepartmentand collegemeetings and other universityeventsasrequired
• Performadditionalduties as assigned by theChair of the Department of English in consultation with the Coordinator of the First-Year WritingProgram and the Deanof the College of Arts & Sciences.

• Masters degree inan appropriate fieldof study. Candidates with a terminal degree in the field (including MFA) may be appointed at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor while candidates with aMastersdegree may be appointed at the rank of Instructor

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach at the college level
• Experience and the skills to teach First-Year Writing and Creative Writing courses
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments
• Proven commitment tocollegiality and the ability to work effectively with students faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum design and development
• Expertise in teaching American Literature

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations (if available) statement of scholarship/research efforts and plans and contact information for three references.

Complete applications received before April 3rd 2026 will receive first consideration.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.