The Department of English at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, specializing in Creative Writing (Fiction) and Queer Literature beginning July 2026. Desirable areas of intersectional specialization include indigenous literature, Asian-American literature, and/or speculative fiction. Applicants must have a PhD in a related field and an MFA in Creative Writing.
The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory, intermediate and advanced literature and creative writing courses within the major and contribute to the College’s Common Course of Study. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in teaching and a strong, active research program. The teaching load is 2/2 in the first year, and 3/2 thereafter. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Megan Fernandes (fernanmk@lafayette.edu).
Applications should be submitted to https://apply.interfolio.com/174429. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of scholarly interests, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent through the Interfolio site. In the cover letter, candidates should address how their teaching and research will support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College’s diversity statement (http://www.lafayette.edu/about/diversity-statement). Review of applications will begin October 22nd and continue until the position is filled.
Located within 70 miles of New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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