Assistant Professor, English
Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York
$0.00 - $100.00 per hour


The Department of English at Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Fiction Writing. We seek individuals with expertise in the teaching of fiction writing in a workshop environment at introductory and advanced levels. Applicants must demonstrate excellence both in teaching and in fiction writing, as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. The capacity to also teach poetry or nonfiction writing is highly desired.

The teaching load is 18 credits (typically five courses) per year, including regular participation in Skidmore's First Year Experience program.  All faculty are expected to participate fully in the life of the college, including advising, faculty governance, and department activities. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college.

Individuals from underrepresented groups or who have experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Education:  A Ph.D. or M.F.A. is required, and applicants must have at least one book of fiction published or under contract with a nationally recognized press.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by February 1,2025. All applications will be acknowledged. 

Please submit a C.V.; a sample of published fiction; a teaching statement; and the names and contact information for three references.  Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage. Your cover letter should speak to your ability to work effectively with a diverse student population in a creative writing classroom.   

Pay Rate: $75,000 - $85,000

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflect 9-month annual salary).
  • Unique applicable skills.

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About Skidmore College

Skidmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of roughly 2,800 located near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Skidmore College is distinguished by a curriculum balanced in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and pre-professional programs and offers more than 60 majors.

 

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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