Assistant Professor of English – Creative Writing (Poetry) – Union College

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of English – Creative Writing (Poetry) – Union College

• Institution: Union College

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of English

• Job Requisition ID: JR101767

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Creative Writing – Poetry

• Teaching Load: 2-2-2 across three 10-week trimesters

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 78.04 lakh – INR 79.96 lakh annually

• Location: Schenectady, New York, United States

• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026 – Priority Consideration

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of English at Union College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in Creative Writing: Poetry.

The successful candidate will teach poetry workshops at multiple levels, design literature electives, contribute to Union College’s general education curriculum, and support the continued development of the Creative Writing program.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a 2-2-2 load across three trimesters.

• Teach poetry workshops at introductory through advanced levels.

• Develop literature electives in areas of expertise.

• Contribute to the Complex Questions general education curriculum.

• Develop a First-Year Inquiry course.

• Support the Creative Writing minor.

• Maintain an active creative and scholarly profile.

• Contribute to departmental and college service.

• Candidates interested in organizing a departmental reading series are especially welcomed.

Preferred Academic & Creative Areas

Union College is particularly interested in candidates working in:

• Poetry

• Digital Poetics

• Digital Studies

• Digital Publishing

• Creative Writing

• Online literary journals and magazines

• Multimedia and digital platforms

• Interdisciplinary approaches connecting literature with technology

The department also welcomes candidates whose teaching could contribute to interdisciplinary programs such as:

• Africana Studies

• American Studies

• Asian Studies

• Climate Change Studies

• Environmental Studies

• Film Studies

• Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies

• Law & Humanities

• Public Health

• Religious Studies

• Science, Technology & Society

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing (Poetry) by the appointment date.

• Experience teaching Creative Writing.

• Established publication record, such as:

  • A published poetry book or digital equivalent, or

  • A substantial series of poems published in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Experience:

• Digital poetics or broader digital-studies expertise.

• Use of digital tools and platforms in teaching or publication.

• Experience creating, curating, or maintaining peer-reviewed online journals or literary magazines.

• Ability to expand digital course offerings.

• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching.

• Commitment to teaching literature and creative work representing a broad range of perspectives.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit all materials as PDF files:

1. Application Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Writing Sample – maximum 15 pages

4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy – 1–2 pages

The teaching statement should address approaches and classroom practices that support students with varied backgrounds and abilities.

Applicants selected for first-round interviews will later be asked to provide contact information for three professional references.

Benefits

Union College offers eligible employees benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible spending and dependent-care accounts

• 403(b) retirement plan participation

• Disability salary-continuation program

• Tuition exchange

• Access to campus fitness facilities and wellness programs

Application Process

• Application Link: https://unioncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UnionCollegeCareers/job/Union-College-Schenectady-NY/Assistant-Professor-of-English--Creative-Writing--Poetry-_JR101767

• Job Requisition ID: JR101767

• Priority Consideration Date: November 2, 2026

• Review will continue until the position is filled.

• Search Committee Chair: Bunkong Tuon

• Email: tuonb@union.edu

• Finalists will undergo required background checks.

Official Careers Website: https://jobs.union.edu/