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The Division of Language and Literature at Oklahoma Baptist University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Creative Writing and English with a concentration in fiction to teach creative writing at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels as well as first-year composition. Competitive candidates will have a strong commitment to Christian higher education and a clear vision for the integration of faith and learning in the creative writing and first-year composition classrooms. Depending on credentials and qualifications, the successful candidate may also be invited to teach the sophomore-level Western Civilization literature and history survey, as well as upper-level English electives.
Job Responsibility
Teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in creative writing, with preference for fiction
Teach general education/core curriculum courses in composition and literature
Teach additional courses in writing, editing, or literature as assigned, according to qualifications
Demonstrate effective integration of Christian faith and academic discipline in teaching and scholarship
Maintain a teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year
Maintain an active publication profile in the field of fiction
Advise and mentor undergraduate students
Contribute to divisional and university service, including committee work, recruitment, and retention efforts
Requirements
Terminal degree in Creative Writing (Ph.D. or M.F.A.) with a concentration in fiction
ABD considered
Minimum qualifications include a M.A. in English or a pertinent field and a robust record of fiction publication
Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates
Active record (or clear potential) of creative publication, preferably in fiction
Strong commitment to integrating faith and learning
Ability to engage students in inclusive and supportive learning communities
Commitment to OBU’s mission as a Christian liberal arts university
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church
What we offer
Premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages
Free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary
Access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education
Generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days
Employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan
FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC