Description: Carroll College is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, specializing in Creative Writing, beginning August 2027. Semi-finalists will be interviewed on Zoom during the spring semester.
The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced creative writing courses (both poetry and fiction, along with other genres/modes such as creative nonfiction, expository writing, playwriting, screenplay writing, and/or writing for digital media), and contribute to the broader English curriculum. They will work with students and colleagues to edit and publish the English e-newsletter Zephyrus Windbag and/or the annual literary magazine Colors, and play an integral role in implementing a newly revised curriculum.
We seek a colleague who values close work with undergraduate students and will be an engaged member of our campus community. We are especially interested in candidates who can also offer courses in one or more of the following areas:
• Professional and Technical Writing
• Digital Humanities
• Medieval or Early Modern British Literature
• Linguistics (grammar and/or history of the English language)
Members of the English program generally teach one course of first-year writing per year.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Creative Writing or a closely related field by the time the appointment begins.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
To Apply: For priority consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu by January 10, 2027. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the position will remain open until filled.
• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Completed Carroll College Application
Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications. Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a welcoming work environment for all.
Benefits Include:
• Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College
• Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee, and if eligible, for spouse and dependent child(ren)
• Potential Tuition Exchange benefits for dependent child(ren)
• Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more
About Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.
Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue. To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our web site at www.carroll.edu.
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