Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing

Sweet Briar College, a women's college increasingly defined by
innovation, has launched a bold academic program that integrates
the liberal arts with women's leadership to prepare graduates to
address the challenges facing our world. Faculty are committed to
cultivating the habits of mind-in problem solving, decision making,
and creativity-that are critical for leaders. These values are
embedded in the College's institutional vision and supported by our
confidence that academic excellence, small classes, and dedication
to empowering young women will position Sweet Briar and its
graduates to thrive.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is
committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications
from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and
ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.
Job Title: Assistant Professor of English and
Creative Writing
Classification: Full-time, three-year, benefits
eligible faculty position, with the possibility of tenure-track
appointment

Reports To: Director of English and Creative
Writing Program
Job Summary/Objective:
Sweet Briar College invites applications for a three-year
position of Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing,
with the possibility of conversion to a tenure-track appointment.
Although the position, which begins in the Fall of 2022, is open to
writers in any literary genre, we are particularly interested in
those who will add to the diversity of our program's courses by
their interest in, and experience teaching, in one or more of the
following areas of study: Latinx, Black, Indigenous, Asian
American, World Literature, LGBTQ studies, Disability studies, and
environmental writing.
The English and Creative Writing program at Sweet Briar College
employs a studio curriculum with an emphasis on project-based
learning. As working writers, our faculty engage in projects that
shift and develop over time and are informed by what we're reading
and what we discover as we write and by the changing world around
us. English and Creative Writing courses at Sweet Briar combine the
reading and discussion of classic and contemporary literature with
instruction in both analytical and creative writing.
The standard teaching load is three courses per semester and
includes teaching in our general education Leadership Core
curriculum. The successful candidate will teach at least one
section each year of one of those Leadership Core courses, The
Mindful Writer, a first-year writing course in which students
receive subscriptions to the New Yorker magazine and use those
articles as models for their own writing. Other opportunities
to teach in the Leadership Core and across the curriculum are
possible based on the candidate's qualifications and interests.
Candidates ready to work with a diverse student body are
especially welcome. Sweet Briar prides itself on creating a
learning environment that encourages young women to fulfill their
highest potential. Leadership in all walks of life is fostered by
the special connections our faculty make with their students, and
Sweet Briar women translate their academic experiences into
interesting and important lives.
Required Qualifications:

An M.F.A. in creative writing or Ph.D. in English or a related
field;
Demonstrated commitment to outstanding teaching;
Demonstrated interest in working across disciplines and
engaging in collaborative teaching and service; and
Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching first-year writing and literary fiction at
the college level and
At least one book, published by or under contract with, a
national press.
How to Apply:
To apply, visit the Sweet Briar College Career Center: https://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/.
All applications should include: 1) cover letter; 2) CV; 3)
statement on teaching; 4) a statement highlighting contributions to
or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through work
in this position; 5) the names and full contact information for
three professional references; and 6) a writing sample of 25 pages
(published book excerpts or work published or forthcoming in
literary journals). Items should be in a single PDF file, if
possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: English Language - Assistant Professor, Location: Sweet Briar, VA - 24595