VISIT. ASST. PROFESSOR IN INTERPRETATION OF LIT.

Visiting Asssitant Professor in Interpretation of Literature/Foundations of Creative Writing.

The Department of English at the University of Iowa is searching for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor, teaching four courses per semester. There is a possibility of 1 year renewals of this position for a maximum of 3 years.  The position will typically involve teaching 3 General Education Literature courses and 1 Foundations of Creative Writing per semester.

ENGL 1200 is required for almost all undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts, typically in their freshman or sophomore year. It is a discussion-based class (enrollment capped at 24) with a focus on teaching close-reading skills and writing critical essays.  Instructors should be capable of addressing multiple learning styles, offering clear and frequent feedback, scaffolding assignments, and teaching a syllabus that includes diverse readings of historical and generic breadth. Some service learning courses also engage students in local K-12 schools as part of a “reading buddies” program with university students.

ENGL 2020 is required for all students in the English Creative Writing major, typically in their freshman or sophomore year. It is a discussion and workshop-based class that introduces students to the major genres of creative writing.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Please reference requisition # 75159 at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/ when applying.  Application materials include a Letter of Application, CV, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and Syllabi and Evaluations from recent courses.

Iowa City is a vibrant community with wide a wide variety of offerings in music, the arts, outdoor activity, food, and culture, and it is one of 28 cities in the world to be named a UNESCO City of Literature.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

• MFA in English/Creative Writing in hand by the start date.

• Experience teaching composition and research to early career students.
• Experience teaching introductory creative writing workshops to college students.  

• Experience working with neurodiverse students and students with learning differences.
• Experience working with pre-college students.
• Planning events and doing community engagement for any community engaged courses.

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