Assistant Professor - Creative Writing bei Adelphi University

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

English

College of Arts and Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

The English Department at Adelphi University invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing to begin in mid-August 2026.

Adelphi is reviewing the recent governmental changes to the H1B process and is encouraging all qualified candidates to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach a multi-genre curriculum to a diverse student population, both undergraduate and graduate. For undergraduates, offer creative writing workshops and literature courses in person. For graduate students, offer workshops and related courses in our new low-residency MFA program.

2. Advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students.

3. Provide service to school, university, and community.

4. Continue publishing creative work in appropriate outlets.

5. Collaborate with the Chair and faculty of the English department for program administration and program enhancements.

6. Aid in student recruitment and retention efforts in collaboration with the University.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A terminal degree and experience teaching at the university level is required.

2. Experience teaching in a low-residency program is desired.

3. Preference will be given to creative nonfiction writers, with a secondary specialty in fiction, although all genres will be considered.

4. The successful candidate will be a published writer, with at least one published book.

APPLICATION:

1. Interested candidates should submit 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a writing sample from one or more genres (10 - 12 poems; 20 - 30 pages of fiction or creative nonfiction; or a digital copy of your most recent book/s), and 4) contact information for three professional references.

2. To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website only: https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/careers/.

3. Review of applications will begin upon receipt of application with the search continuing until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications submitted by November 14, 2025.

4. Direct any inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Professor and MFA Director René Steinke: [email protected].

5. Faculty position is subject to financial factors to be determined by the Board of Trustees.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected research and teaching university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $82,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University. Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.