University of Minnesota · 1 month ago
Edelstein-Keller Endowed Visiting Writer Chairship
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yrThe University of Minnesota is seeking applications for the Edelstein-Keller Endowed Visiting Writer Chairship in the Creative Writing Program. The successful candidate will teach creative writing courses and participate in various program activities for a two-year term, with the possibility of extension.
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Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be in residence on the Minneapolis campus for four semesters
The Edelstein-Keller Endowed Visiting Writer Chair will be expected, during the appointment, to teach two creative writing courses (graduate and undergraduate) each academic year, and will participate in creative writing events and committees, including admissions and graduate thesis committees
The Chairship is a temporary, fixed term, academic professional, 9-month, 100% time appointment, serving two years
A third year extension is possible if approved by the Creative Writing Program faculty and Director of Creative Writing
The Visiting Writer Chair will consult closely with, and work under the direction of, the Director and Assistant Director of Creative Writing on Edelstein-Keller annual programming
The programming is facilitated by staff support and agreed upon by the Creative Writing Program faculty
Edelstein-Keller annual programming includes, but is not limited to: three featured visiting writer full-day events, individual classroom visiting writer support and scheduling, brown-bag visiting writer programming support, emerging visiting writers support fund, Association of Writers and Writing Program membership and representation of the MFA program in Creative Writing, and discretionary visiting writer event funds
Qualification
Required
Master's degree, MFA, or PhD in Creative Writing, English (PhD), or related field, with degree in hand by 8/25/2025
A minimum of one volume of work published by a national press in literary nonfiction (a book under contract is acceptable, provided the publication date is prior to the position start date)
College- or university-level teaching experience
Preferred
Evidence of potential for continued success as a published writer
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Benefits
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
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