Professor Creative Writing Program CA&S

The Boston University Creative Writing Program (CWP) seeks a fictionwriter of national/international stature to teach in its renowned MFAProgram, including recruitment and mentoring of MFA fiction writers,occasionally teach undergraduates, and direct the CWP. The successfulcandidate will be considered for appointment to the Andrew W. MellonProfessorship in the Humanities, at the rank of Full Professor, withtenure. The Andrew W. Mellon Professorship in the Humanities wasestablished in 1973 by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as a way to helpstrengthen the influence of the humanities in educational programs.Primary expertise and significant publications in fiction (ideally shortfiction and the novel) in English is required; publication and teachingexpertise in a second genre (e.g. Creative Nonfiction) would be a plus,as would publication and teaching experience in Literary Translation. Weare looking for a colleague who will help administer and build ourCreative Writing Program, and administrative experience is necessary forthe directorship of the CWP. The starting salary for this position willbe $150,000 to $220,000. TO APPLY: Send cover letter; CV; writingsample (max 20 pages); teaching statement; creative statement; and threeletters of reference by February 2, 2026, to . Since itsfounding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of opennessand access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation towelcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed.That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, freeinquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Required Skills We seekscholars who will contribute to our community of teachers andresearchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engagedteaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University.Boston University provides an environment where faculty and studentswork together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences toadvance knowledge and address society?s most pressing challenges. BostonUniversity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law oridentified in the University?s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliationis also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. UnderMassachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector testas a condition of employment or continued employment. Boston University,consistent with the AAU?s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment,conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty andstaff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and pastemployers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiatedfinding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward,final candidates must complete and sign an ?Authorization to ReleaseInformation? form after receiving an offer to enable this backgroundcheck. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Created: 2025-12-24