Lecturer in English/Creative Writing

The University of North Carolina Asheville Department of English invites applications for a Lecturer in English/Creative Writing to begin Fall 2026.

The Department of English at University of North Carolina at Asheville is seeking a full-time lecturer with a specialization in Creative Nonfiction. The candidate should hold either an MFA or a PhD in Creative Writing and have experience teaching Creative Writing in more than one genre, as well as First Year Writing. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, considering UNC Asheville's prioritizing of undergraduate education. Academic responsibilities include teaching undergraduate creative writing courses, First Year Writing, and occasional introductory and upper-level literature courses. The teaching load is three 4-hour courses per semester. This position offers a two-year contract, with the possibility of renewal. We seek a colleague who is a pedagogical innovator, one who will help our students make connections between creative and scholarly writing. The successful candidate should also be committed to supporting and growing an outward-facing, community-engaged Creative Writing program. Lecturers will prioritize teaching a full load of 12 credit hours per semester, offer service to the department, and take advantage of professional development opportunities. Applications submitted by March 1 will receive full consideration.

UNC Asheville is a leading public liberal arts and sciences institution with a deep commitment to teaching. It is the designated liberal arts and sciences university of the UNC system and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The faculty at UNC Asheville teach across our required interdisciplinary core curriculum, in courses that include first-year seminars; courses that engage scientific perspectives, and a capstone course that demonstrates the relevance of the liberal arts on contemporary issues.

Furthermore, UNCA has been and continues to be a national leader in undergraduate research. Over 67% of our students graduate each year having been engaged in this important learning experience and the University embraces the mentoring of undergraduate research as one of the highest forms of teaching. This commitment makes it essential for all faculty to be engaged in the current trends of their disciplines and this is demonstrated in the outstanding research and scholarship produced by the faculty.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 3-4 courses (12 contact hours) per semester, engage in service to the institution, the community and the profession, and ideally work with our students in some area of the discipline specific to their expertise. Individuals with a passion for undergraduate teaching and interest in a career at an institution focused on the liberal arts are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be excited to engage a diverse community of learners, including first-generation college students and students from under-represented groups and/or under-resourced high schools, through varied, innovative, and student-focused pedagogies.

Applicants should submit the following electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Gary Ettari, Chair, Department of English, gettari@unca.edu

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

A terminal degree in Creative Writing or a related field is required. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that he or she has the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; bring diverse and multidisciplinary perspectives into the classroom; and function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly diverse organization.

Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Applications for this position should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu. The applicant will enter information into the application system which will automatically request three letters of reference to be sent separately and confidentially that speaks to the candidate's writing and interpersonal skills and ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students. Please, do not submit reference letters directly to the search chair.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Inquiries only may be directed to Search Committee Chair, Gary Ettari, (gettari@unca.edu). Please do not submit any materials to this email address. All application materials, including letters submitted separately by references or portfolio services, must be uploaded via the application portal.