Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Teaching, Creative Writing

Position Overview

The Department of Creative Writing at the University of California‑Riverside invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Teaching beginning July 1, 2026.

This position is equivalent in level to other Assistant Professor positions, but with an emphasis on excellence in teaching and teaching‑related activities. We seek a fiction writer, especially practitioners of speculative and other genre fiction. Completion of an MFA in Creative Writing and one published book by a recognized national press, or a book under contract with a national press, are required by the July 1, 2026 start date.

Annual salary range for Assistant Professor of Teaching appointments is  80,800 to  104,700 commensurate with education and experience.

An Assistant Professor of Teaching is a member of the academic senate and will be expected to teach six classes across three quarters yearly. Teaching Professors are expected to provide outstanding in‑class instruction, demonstrate a commitment to high‑quality professional activity (such as research on pedagogy and/or fiction), and service related to the pedagogical mission of the department and university. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit‑based evaluations, occurring every 2‑3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

• MFA in Creative Writing
• One published book by a recognized national press, or a book under contract with a national press
• Demonstrated teaching excellence (e.g., teaching evaluations)

• Cover letter outlining interest
• Current CV
• Teaching statement
• A 15‑20 pp. writing sample or book(s), and evidence of teaching excellence, such as teaching evaluations
• Contact information for three recommenders (letters will be solicited if candidates are short‑listed)

Applications and materials will be submitted using UCR’s online application system located at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
02208.

Applicants who use Interfolio may utilize a feature provided by the Interfolio Service to allow Interfolio to upload their letters directly into AP Recruit. Applicants can input an Interfolio‑generated email address in place of their letter writer's email address.

To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by March 6, 2026.

Department Contact person:
Emily Rapp Black,  or erapp