Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (Fiction) and Queer Literature at Lafayette College

The Department of English at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Creative Writing (Fiction) and Queer Literature beginning July 2026. Desirable areas of intersectional specialization include indigenous literature Asian-American literature and speculative fiction. Applicants must have a PhD in a related field and an MFA in Creative Writing.The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory intermediate and advanced literature and creative writing courses within the major and contribute to the Colleges Common Course of Study. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and a strong active research program. The teaching load is 2/2 in the first year and 3/2 thereafter. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Professor Megan Fernandes ().Located within 70 miles of New York City and Philadelphia Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community one that is inclusive and responsive and is supportive of its faculty students and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating maintaining and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued equity is sought and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.Applicants must have a PhD in a related field and an MFA in Creative Writing. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1