PTOC Assistant Professor in Creative Writing Apply now Job no: 562340 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Sonoma Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Department Of English Faculty Employment Opportunity - Tenure Track Starting August 2027 Assistant Professor in
Creative Writing The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the
largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. The Department English faculty are committed to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Students who wish to major in English may choose one of three plans, each of which provides a coherent program with a particular emphasis. After a core of required courses, students will follow programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts
in English degree with a concentration in English and American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Education (that is, preparation for students entering post-baccalaureate Single Subject in English teacher credentialing programs).The English Department has offered one of Sonoma State University’s most robust graduate programs; after a brief hiatus, the English faculty are currently in the process of
reinstituting the M.A. in English, which offers students the choice of an emphasis in literary criticism, creative writing, or rhetoric and English education. The department has a long history of providing students of diverse backgrounds with the chance to study literature and practice creative writing with a faculty dedicated to quality education and personalized support and instruction. We are committed to serving
students from all backgrounds and are proud that the department and Sonoma State provide access to all residents of California (and beyond). Our faculty also are expected to teach in the general education program and to be flexible in terms of meeting the needs of the department. Although we teach some large classes, and some for general education, there are plentiful opportunities for faculty to mentor and teach
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