Job Abstract

The Creative Writing Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in the field of Fiction. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year beginning in the Fall semester of 2024, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, selective liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.

Oberlin’s Creative Writing Program is one of the few freestanding undergraduate creative writing programs in the country, and provides an intense and rigorous course of study with instruction, studio training, and coursework in a variety of genres. Creative Writing at Oberlin emphasizes an inclusive workshop climate where creative expression, experimentation, and collaboration thrive.

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of Fiction Writing. These courses may be at all levels of the vertical curriculum. The successful candidate may also bring knowledge of and practice in a subgenre that would broaden and deepen the existing curriculum, such as, for example, speculative fiction or graphic narrative.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the MFA or Ph.D degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2024-25). Candidate should show a strong publication record. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to student and faculty diversity, equity, and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

A complete application will consist of 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial graduate transcript; 4) Letters of Reference from three recommenders which will be requested electronically.*

All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory’s online application process at: https://jobs.oberlin.edu/.

*By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers.

Review of applications will begin on 5/17/24 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the 5/17/24 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to: chanda.feldman@oberlin.edu or Prof. Chanda Feldman, Chair of Creative Writing, at 440-775-5135.