Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Department of English

Position: Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Department of English #26-11
Location: Northridge

Required Qualifications:

* M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field, with a specialization in narrative from an accredited institution, awarded by the time of campus visits.

* Evidence of effective in-person College or University-level teaching experience

* Evidence of published creative work and potential for continuing development as a writer

Preferred Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field preferred from an accredited institution

* Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body

* Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students

* Experience creating a student-centered learning environment

* Experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds

* Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring

* Experience teaching creative writing courses

Final date to receive applications:

Screening of applications will begin on December 12, 2025, with priority given to applications received by that date, but the position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application.

To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./careers

Applicants must submit a letter of application and CV to the website in the section above. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including writing samples and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Please note:

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

General Information:

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The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Department of English at .

Advertised:
Nov 14 2025 Pacific Standard Time

Applications close: