Associate Professor or Full Professor, Poetry Stanford University University Tenure Line Opening at: Jul 15 2026 - 3:00pm PDT Closing at: Sep 15 2026 - 11:55pm PDT Department of English/Creative Writing Program, Associate Professor or Full Professor, Poetry The Department of English and the Creative Writing Program at Stanford University seek applicants for a senior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or
Professor specializing in Poetry. Candidates are expected to have a record of distinguished publication, including two published books of original poetry. All applicants should hold an MFA or its equivalent. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching and be prepared to take an active part in Stanford’s vibrant academic and creative writing communities. This position requires teaching courses at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels within both the English Department and the Creative Writing Program. A particular emphasis of the position is the mentoring and advising of students at all levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027. Candidates should submit the following: ● a cover letter. ● a curriculum vitae with a full list of publications including any publications in genres other
than poetry. ● a teaching statement. This should include examples of how the candidate has applied their approach in the classroom. ● contact information for three references. Further materials may be requested later. All application materials must be submitted online. For full consideration, materials must be received by September 15, 2026 at 11:55pm PST. The salary range for this position for the academic year
2026-2027 is: Associate Professor: $128,992 - $159,907Professor: $149,247 - $255,852 Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability,
and internal equity. Inquiries may be directed to Christina Ablaza, Administrative Director of Creative Writing, cablaza@stanford.edu. Further information about Stanford’s Department of English and Creative Writing Program can be found at https://english.stanford.edu and https://creativewriting.stanford.edu/. Review of applications will begin on September 16, 2026. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and
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