Part-time Lecturer in Creative Writing

Description

The Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as part-time Lecturer to teach courses in the Program in Creative Writing. 

 

The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in the Creative Writing program in the genres of poetry, nonfiction, and/or fiction. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching craft seminars or workshop-style classes, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparation and grading of assignments, inclusive of providing written feedback on student work. Responsibilities may also include reviewing student course applications depending on the course. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year.

 

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2025-26 will be at least $8,883. This position is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, have a minimum of two years of experience teaching creative writing at the university or post-secondary level, and a record of publication in print and/or online publications. We seek experienced applicants whose intellectual and creative interests are proven by a comprehensive teaching and publishing profile.

Application Instructions

Applications must include:

·       A current curriculum vitae,

·       A cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience,

·       A sample course description for a beginning workshop,

·       A sample syllabus from any creative writing course you have taught in the past,

Optional Materials:                                                          

·       Course evaluations, if available

 

The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at the following link: apply.interfolio.com/169084. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following initial review.

 

In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2026.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.  Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Denise Dooley (ddooley@uchicago.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.