Part-Time Lecturer in Creative Writing
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Description

The Humanities Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers during the 2024-25 academic year.

The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in the Creative Writing program in the genres of poetry, nonfiction, and/or fiction. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching craft seminars or workshop-style classes, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparation and grading of assignments, inclusive of providing written feedback on student work. Responsibilities may also include reviewing student course applications depending on the course. Additionally, depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2024-25 will be at least $7,538. This position is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (an MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing is preferred), have a minimum of two years of experience teaching creative writing at the university or post-secondary level, and a record of publication in print and/or online publications. We seek experienced and diverse applicants whose intellectual and creative interests are proven by a comprehensive teaching and publishing profile.

Application Instructions

Applications must include:

• A current curriculum vitae,
• A cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience,
• A sample course description for a beginning workshop,
• A sample syllabus from any creative writing course you have taught in the past,
• And the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited.

Optional Materials:

• Course evaluations, if available

The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment site at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/146376. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review.

In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2025.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Michael Fischer, Program in Creative Writing, at mfischer@uchicago.edu.

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