Assistant Professor of Fiction Writing and Screenwriting
Utah State University
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Work
- On-site in Logan
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
About the Role
The Department of English at Utah State University seeks applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, specializing in Fiction Writing and Screenwriting. This is a teaching-centered position with a 3/3 teaching load. The position begins in August 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of creative writing courses at multiple levels of the curriculum.
- Deliver courses both on the Logan campus and across Statewide campuses, using a variety of formats, including in-person, virtual, and online asynchronous.
- Provide undergraduate and graduate students with mentoring, experiential learning opportunities, and/or internships.
- Support the department’s creative writing curriculum, including its visibility in the university’s new general education model.
- Engage the community by supporting public-facing events, partnering with Statewide campuses, and facilitating the growth of the USU Student Short Film Festival.
- Engage in creative work and/or research as a secondary area.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PhD or MFA in Fiction Writing, Screenwriting, or a related field, earned by August 1, 2027.
- Strong teaching record.
- Demonstrable experience in writing for screens, such as writing for film and television, video game writing, or storytelling for interactive media platforms.
- Evidence of publication.
- Willingness to teach students in multiple locations using a variety of in-person, virtual, and online delivery formats.
- Evidence of success in creative work and/or research.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Experience teaching undergraduate creative writing courses.
- Experience teaching online or distance education courses.
- Record of published/professionally produced creative work and/or research.
Application Requirements
- CV
- Cover letter addressing all required qualifications
- Names and email addresses of three references (letters of recommendation will be requested for final candidates)
- Candidates advancing to the next round will be asked to provide a philosophy of teaching and a writing sample.
- Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Timeline
- Review of applications begins December 5, 2026.