Job Summary:
The Creative Writing Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, one-year faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Fiction. Desirable subspecialties include such fields as Climate Fiction, Speculative Fiction, SciFi/Fantasy, Digital Storytelling, Graphic Narrative, and Hybrid Forms. This one-year visiting position begins Fall 2025 and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (5 courses per year) in the general area of Fiction. The incumbent will teach courses from the 100 level (primarily first-years and non-majors) to the 300 level (small workshops primarily for majors). We especially welcome applications from candidates interested in deepening and expanding the already rich offerings at our 200 (intermediate) level.
Required qualifications:
Among the qualifications required for appointment is the MFA or Ph.D degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2025). Candidates must have a minimum one book published or under contract with a nationally recognized press. Candidates must demonstrate potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable, as is experience teaching at a selective liberal arts institution.
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.Compensation:
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
Special instructions to applicant:
A complete application will consist of 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching, scholarship, publication history, mentorship, and service, detailing any connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) an unofficial Graduate Transcript; 4) a Teaching Statement, which may include a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5)
Letters of Reference from three recommenders; and 6) a Writing Sample of up to ten pages.
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About Oberlin College
Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at
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