OPEN RANK
Professor of English and Comparative Literature:
Creative Writing – Fiction
VPAA 2008/09-42

Open rank tenure-track position.  Successful candidate will have distinguished teaching experience and publications in fiction.  Ph.D. or MFA preferred.  The applicant should have significant experience in teaching fiction as well as other genres of creative writing and literature.  The applicant should be a well-published writer, with at least two volumes of fiction or creative nonfiction, who has a deep commitment to teaching, writing, and working with students, and one who sees these activities as complementary rather than competing.  Teaching experience should include creative writing workshops, form and theory seminars, and literature classes. Administrative experience is desirable. Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student population and to making contributions to the program, department, university, and community required. 

Send applications to include cover letter, CV, and dossier (letters of recommendation and official or unofficial transcripts) to William A. Nericcio, Chair, Department of English and Comparative Literature, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA  92182-6020.  Explain in cover letter how expertise in relevant areas is demonstrated by teaching experience and publications.  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007.  Applications should be postmarked by Friday, November 2, 2007.  We particularly seek candidates who mirror the diversity of the university and its surrounding urban community. 

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.