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Position Number 1460 Functional Title Visiting Assistant Professor (Creative Writing, Poetry) Position Type Temporary Faculty Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit UNCG is home to one of the oldest MFA writing programs in the country, with a professionally active English Department and flourishing graduate programs. UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution and for multiple years has been the top university in the state for social mobility. Nearly eighty percent of recent graduates report remaining in North Carolina after graduation. Knowledge of and commitment to our unique student body informs the work of the English Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the university. UNCG fosters an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and supports community-engaged research. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer and is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity. Position Summary The Department of English at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in creative writing (poetry), to begin August 1, 2025. Candidates should possess the ability to teach creative writing and literature at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Poetry writing with desirable research and/or teaching interests in the form, structure, and technique of poetry writing. Competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants must have published a minimum of one book of poetry with a nationally recognized press and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Candidate must have a MFA in Creative Writing or related field. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have published a minimum of one book of poetry with a nationally recognized press and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Candidate must have a MFA in Creative Writing or related field. Preferred Qualifications Tenure Status Not on Track Special Instructions to Applicants For more information and to apply, visit https:/spartantalent.uncg.edu, click on “Faculty,” and select position #1460 Applicants should include a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names and email addresses of at least three references. Application deadline is April 11, 2025.

Recruitment Range Competitive Org #-Department English - 12207 Job Open Date 03/12/2025 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date 04/11/2025 Open Until Filled No FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Temporary Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9 FLSA ADA Checklist ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R, Climbing-Stairs - O Work Environment Inside - F, Outside - O Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

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