Job Description

Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of English as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning Academic Year 2026-2027. We seek applicants who are prepared to teach undergraduates in our thriving Creative Writing and Writing & Publishing Minors, along with cross-disciplinary writing courses, and to contribute actively and effectively to research, student growth, and service.

As we celebrate 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our mission at CCSU. Explore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and the broader community

About Central’s Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

The Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS) prepares students for a complex and interdependent world as engaged and thoughtful global citizens. Through learning in the liberal arts tradition, we challenge students to be critical, creative thinkers; accurate, effective communicators; and knowledgeable members of society. Our graduates are innovative, intellectually curious, well-read, and prepared for professional lives or further specialized study. We achieve these goals through excellence in teaching; faculty and student scholarship; research and creative activity; and community engagement.

About Central’s English Department

The English Department at Central offers courses and programs in literature, writing, linguistics, and cinema that immerse students in intensive study of how language, literature, and writing shape the world and our experience of it. The sustained and rigorous study of literature and language sharpens students' skills as readers and writers, deepens their cultural knowledge, and broadens their engagement with the diversity of human thought and experience. The critical and analytical skills students develop prepare them to be productive and active citizens of a dynamic and pluralistic society. Our graduates are ready for careers in teaching, writing, and publishing, as well as any pursuit that requires skills in written and oral communication. The seven minors offered within the Department include two writing minors, Creative Writing and Writing & Publishing. These attract students from within the English Department and across the entire campus.

Position Profile

We seek a teaching-focused creative nonfiction (CNF) writer with experience in one or more CNF genres, including the lyric essay, narrative nonfiction, interdisciplinary writing, and new media. The teaching load is 4/4 with small class sizes (average of 15) and includes upper-level creative nonfiction courses, Introduction to Creative Writing, special topics courses designed by the professor, and English courses that fulfill the needs of the Department. The position may also include a course reassigned for coordinating off-campus student internship placements.

Our faculty mentor and advise students, help organize community-building programs such as readings and literary festivals, and serve on departmental and university committees. All faculty remain actively engaged in their respective creative and scholarly fields. Demonstrated achievement in teaching, creative activity (including published work and scholarship), and service is required for tenure and promotion.

Academic excellence is the cornerstone of the university’s mission, and our faculty, full- and part-time, take pride in being scholars, mentors, and advisors who collectively contribute to a vibrant and engaged community. Central fosters a collaborative environment characterized by the commitment of faculty and staff to support each other in service of the university’s academic mission. The voting membership of the Faculty Senate includes representatives of academic and administrative departments, with non-voting representation for university administrators and the student government association. Teaching faculty are represented by the Connecticut State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). The collective bargaining agreement defines the processes for renewal, promotion, and tenure, while also delineating support for professional development.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education (required):

All applicants must possess an MFA in Creative Writing, or equivalent terminal degree. Applicants with documented evidence that an MFA or PhD will be completed by the date of appointment will be considered.

Experience and Training (required):

• Demonstrated experience teaching creative writing effectively at the college level
• At least one book published or forthcoming from a respected venue, or substantial refereed publication of creative nonfiction essays/features/mixed media texts
• Ability to teach a range of genres, including Creative Nonfiction, Introduction to Creative Writing, and cross-listed CNF writing courses to be determined by candidate specialization, e.g., Social Issues, Health, Humor
• Ability to grow our network of organizations hosting student writer-interns

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Demonstrated commitment to engaging within the community
• Interest in working with students from a range of majors
• Record of publication in more than one genre

To Apply

To begin the application process, electronically submit the following documents by January 26, 2026 .

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position
• Current Curriculum Vitae or detailed Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers

Please submit the following required materials in a combined file under “additional material”:

• Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., syllabi, student evaluations, letters from supervisors/colleagues, teaching philosophy, etc.)
• Evidence of scholarly activity and achievement (e.g., copies of published essays/articles/books/recent conference presentations, etc.)
• For ABD candidates: letter from capstone or dissertation advisor confirming the MFA, PhD or other equivalent terminal degree will be completed by August 2026 or date of appointment

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Central is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Inquiries may be sent to Professor Jotham Burrello, Search Committee Chair, burrello@ccsu.edu, or to Dr. Matthew Ciscel, Department Chair, ciscelm@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2026-2027. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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