Job description

Canton, New York

Creative writers with significant publications and teaching experience are invited to apply for the position of Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing for the academic year 2026-2027. Publications and teaching experience in poetry and another genre are preferable. The individual hired will teach two genre-specific courses each semester at the beginning or advanced level and be an active participant in the English Department. Departmental activities will include giving a reading as part of the St. Lawrence University Writers Series, possibly serving as a reader on a senior honors thesis or directing a senior independent project, and leading occasional workshops for senior writing majors or giving a craft talk on writing. Evidence will be sought of a proven record of innovative pedagogy in creative writing and an enthusiasm for teaching. The successful candidate will join a department with a curricular commitment to teaching the mutuality of the study of literature and the practice of creative expression.

The salary is $90,000 annually. A fully furnished house is provided as part of the compensation package.

Minimum Qualifications

M.F.A. or Ph.D. with creative dissertation, at least two books published by contract start date, and significant additional publications are required. Minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience required.

How to apply

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4302  uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Applications should be received by October 3, 2025; review will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Robert Cowser, Search Chair at [email protected].

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.

St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.