The Department of English invites applications for a tenure- track position in creative writing & literature at the rank of Assistant professor to begin August 2008. We seek a poet interested in working in an active undergraduate literature & writing program, & in a graduate program leading to an MA & a doctorate that can include creative writing. The candidate is also expected to make substantial contributions to the creation & editing of a new literary magazine (with both online & print elements). Candidates with additional teaching interests in contemporary U.S. ethnic literatures and/or world literatures are especially welcome, as are those who can teach in genres other than poetry (fiction, creative nonfiction, drama).

Candidates should possess a PhD from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education internationally recognized accrediting organization, although an appropriate advanced degree & evidence of substantial professional experience & achievement in creative writing may substitute for the PhD Evidence of successful teaching & significant scholarly potential is expected. Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability to work with & instruct a culturally diverse group of people. Send letter of application, c.v., dossier of letters of reference, & a writing sample of no more than 30 pages, postmarked by November 9 to: Pierre Joris, Chair, Search Committee, English Department, HU 333, University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222