Visiting Writer/Instructor of English in Creative Writing for Spring 2008. NAU invites applications for a one-semester, nonrenewable instructorship for a visiting writer in creative nonfiction & poetry for spring 2008. We seek an individual with a distinguished record of publications in both genres. Responsibilities include teaching one graduate-level workshop in creative nonfiction, one graduate-level workshop in poetry, presenting a public reading, presenting a public talk on creative writing, mentoring graduate creative writing students, & serving as a reader on theses. This instructorship for a visiting writer is a limited appointment for spring semester 2008 only. Non-benefit eligible.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include an MFA or PhD in Creative Writing (or English with an Emphasis in Creative Writing), publications in creative nonfiction & poetry, & successful experience teaching creative writing at the college or university level. Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully taught creative nonfiction & poetry writing workshops at the college or university level, have a distinguished record of publications in creative nonfiction & poetry, & experience working with a diverse community of learners. Salary: $20,000.

This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on October 24. Send letter of application, c.v., transcripts, three letters of recommendation, evidence of effective teaching, & copies of books/publications to: Dr. Jane Armstrong Woodman, Chair of Instructor/Visiting Writer Search Committee, Department of English, Northern Arizona University, Box 6032, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6032