Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of English (Modern and Contemporary Poetry)

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Required Qualifications:  

• An MFA in Creative Writing.

• Ability to teach poetry writing workshops.

• Ability to teach literary studies courses in modern and contemporary poetry (20th and 21st centuries).

• Ability to teach a multi-genre Introduction to Creative Writing workshop.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or ABD in Creative Writing or English; with substantive creative writing training by the time the appointment begins (August 10, 2026).

• Previous teaching experience in creative writing workshops.

• Previous teaching experience in literary studies courses.

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• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.  

• This is a restricted position, subject to the term in which it is assigned and hired.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into individual zip files for upload): 

• Curriculum vitae, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers for three references.

• Cover letter.

• A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach.

• A syllabus for an intermediate level Creative Writing workshop in poetry.

• A syllabus for a mid-level English course focused on poetry of the 1960s and after.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Creative Writing and English literary study in any of the aforementioned required documents.   

Candidates who reach the short-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, March 14, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of English may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/english/

Benefits 

• William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

• Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.