The Department of English at Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, invites applications for two tenure-track positions starting August 1, 2027. Both join an established creative writing program whose undergraduate concentration offers courses in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and special topics. The department has a vibrant creative writing culture, including a Visiting Writers Series, the Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Visiting Professor each fall, and the journals Cold Mountain Review, Appalachian Journal, and The Peel.
Both positions are full-time and 9-month. The teaching load is 3/3, provided faculty produce at least 2 peer-reviewed publications (or equivalent) every 3 years. Service includes advising students and committee work. Visa sponsorship is available.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Creative Writing (Poetry) and Editor of Cold Mountain Review
- Minimum qualifications: MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing preferred (completed by the start date), demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching, one book of poetry published with an established literary press, and editorial experience.
- Role: teach poetry and support students of all backgrounds. Edit Cold Mountain Review with a managing/associate editor, and mentor the graduate students who work with the journal. Founded in 1972, the journal is among the oldest literary journals in continuous publication in North Carolina. The load is reduced to 2/2 while serving as editor.
- To apply: appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56646. Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references. Open until filled, with evaluation beginning November 20, 2026.
- Questions: Dr. Jacob Babb, search chair, babbjs@appstate.edu.
Assistant Professor of Screenwriting and Film Studies
- Minimum qualifications: MFA or PhD, and evidence of successful teaching and creative work. ABD candidates may apply but must have completed the degree by the date of hire.
- Areas of interest: at least two years of college-level teaching, including some screenwriting, film studies, and/or film production. Applicants should be able to teach introductory, major-specific, and graduate courses, and to sustain creative and scholarly work in film, media, and visual arts.
- To apply: appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56647. Submit a cover letter and CV by November 30, 2026, with evaluation beginning November 16, 2026.
- Questions: Professor Mark Powell, search chair, powelljm1@appstate.edu.
Interviews are by Zoom, and finalists visit Boone for in-person campus visits. Questions about either search can also go to Department Chair Leonardo Flores (floresll@appstate.edu).
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