Assistant Professor of English

Findlay•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The University of Findlay invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in English (Technical Communication and Creative Writing) to begin in August 2026 in the College of Business and Humanities. Additional emphasis in Writing for Project Management and Screenwriting and/or Playwriting is desirable. Candidates will be expected to teach in growing Public & Professional Writing and Creative Writing emphases within the English major, including writing for business, science, industry, and health professions audiences, and conducting genre-friendly creative workshops in a variety of media. Opportunities are available to work with UF’s in-house literary magazine Writers’ Kitchen and nationally recognized journal Slippery Elm. Familiarity with course delivery in online and/or hybrid modes is expected, along with teaching experience in First-Year Composition and/or Second Writing courses. An MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field and college teaching experience are required, along with a continuing record of creative publication and literary citizenship. The candidate must possess strong communication skills and a desire to work with students in a university setting that prides itself on providing close relationships between students and faculty. The University of Findlay assumes responsibility for assignment of faculty to courses and committee assignments, student advising, and input for curriculum planning. Founded in 1882, the University provides innovative programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences to prepare students for meaningful lives and productive careers. The University of Findlay is a Carnegie Master’s/L institution which has grown from 1,500 to nearly 4,500 students in the last twenty years. The University of Findlay’s distinctive and renowned programs include MBA, animal science, equestrian studies, pre-veterinary medicine, nuclear medicine technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and physician assistant, as well as environmental, safety and occupational health management. For more information on these distinctive programs, visit https://www.findlay.edu/about-uf/. Both traditional and specialized professional degrees are offered in a variety of delivery approaches during day, evening, weekend, and online sessions. The University is committed to the education of diverse students and enrolls students from nearly 40 nations and most US states. The City of Findlay, just south of Toledo and located approximately 1.5 hours from Columbus, Dayton and Detroit, has been designated a "dreamtown" by Demographics Daily, repeatedly named one of the top 20 micropolitan areas (small towns) in the United States by Site Selection magazine and is the only municipality in Ohio to be selected three times as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current resume or curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. The UF Employment Application may be found on the website at: https://www.findlay.edu/offices/business-affairs/human-resources/Open-Positions. The University of Findlay is an equal opportunity employer and educator committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation. For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application. The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation. The mission of the University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers. Diversity Statement University of Findlay cultivates the potential within each student through academic excellence, transformative experiences and a supportive community that is grounded in the Christian faith. The University is known not only for science, health professions, animal science and equestrian studies programs, but also for cultivating the next generation of business leaders, educators and innovative thinkers through a dedication to experiential learning, both in and outside of the classroom. Established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Counsel and the city of Findlay, the University of Findlay has 80+ majors leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers 12 master’s degrees, a doctor of pharmacy, a doctor of education, a doctor of education in school psychology, a doctor of physical therapy and a doctor of occupational therapy. More than 3,700 students are enrolled at Findlay. In addition, our faculty and staff strive to create a supportive community in which our students grow and find their path to a meaningful life and productive career. As a member of the city of Findlay, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the top ranked micropolitan community in the United States. Our small city offers so much to professionals like yourself, including a robust business climate, active downtown, and top-rated schools and parks. For more information on the University of Findlay, visit http://www.findlay.edu.

Requirements

An MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing or related field
College teaching experience
A continuing record of creative publication and literary citizenship
Strong communication skills
A desire to work with students in a university setting that prides itself on providing close relationships between students and faculty

Nice To Haves

Additional emphasis in Writing for Project Management and Screenwriting and/or Playwriting is desirable.
Familiarity with course delivery in online and/or hybrid modes is expected, along with teaching experience in First-Year Composition and/or Second Writing courses.