Part-time Lecturer in Creative Writing: Fiction

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Position Title: Part-time Lecturer in Creative Writing: Fiction Department: English Position Type: Faculty Qualifications: MFA in fiction or relevant Ph.D. degree required. Publication record and successful teaching experience at the college level required. Application Instructions: Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/189711 and should include: a cover letter addressed to the Tufts Department of English with details about teaching experience; CV; writing sample of no more than 15 pages; a sample syllabus for an introductory fiction writing workshop; and three letters of recommendation uploaded directly by recommenders to Interfolio. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Applications will begin to be reviewed on September,14 2026 and will be considered until the position is filled. Please reach out to english@tufts.edu with any questions. Description: The English Department at Tufts University invites applications for a part-time lecturer in fiction writing at the introductory level. Expertise in a second genre is welcome. Teaching will be in person. Expected teaching load is two workshop sections per semester, starting in Spring 2027. EEO Statement: Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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