The University of Iowa Department of English invites applications for a Director of Undergraduate Creative Writing within the English major to be appointed as tenured or tenure-track Associate Professor of English.

We are looking for a distinguished writer, outstanding teacher, and imaginative administrator to initiate and lead a new undergraduate writing track in poetry fiction, and nonfiction in the Department of English.

Candidate must have
–a strong publishing record in poetry or fiction;
–at least one book and significant journal publications;
–a record of effective teaching;
–an M.F.A., M.A. in Creative Writing, or Ph.D.; and
–potential for leadership in program building.

Send letter and CV by November 2, 2007 to Professor Judith Pascoe, Undergraduate Creative Writing Search, Department of English, 308 EPB, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242.

The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University, College and Department reflect this commitment. Women and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Information
Postal Address:
Professor Judith Pascoe
Department of English
The University of Iowa
308 English Philosophy Building
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone:
319-335-0454
Fax:
319-335-2535