The Creative Writing Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Fiction. Desirable subspecialties include such fields as Climate Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Digital Storytelling, Graphic Narrative, and Hybrid Forms. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of 4 years beginning Fall 2025 and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in the general area of Fiction. Desirable subspecialties include Climate Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Digital Storytelling, Graphic Narrative, and Hybrid Forms. The incumbent will teach courses at all levels of our curriculum, from 100 (primarily first-years and non-majors) to 400 (senior work). We especially welcome applications from candidates interested in deepening and expanding the already rich offerings at our 200 (intermediate) and 300 (advanced, majors- and minors-only) levels.

The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research, and service to the department and on committees.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the MFA or PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2025). Candidates must have at minimum one book published or under contract with a nationally recognized press. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable, as is experience teaching at a selective liberal arts institution. Oberlin College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

A complete application will consist of: 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, publication history, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) a statement (or statements) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 5) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.* All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/

*By providing three contacts for references, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.

Review of applications will begin on 9/15/24and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the 9/15/24 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to: [email protected] or Prof. Emily Barton, Creative Writing Department Chair, at 440-775-5109.