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Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Associate Teaching Professor, Non-Tenure Track, in Creative Writing Department SAS - English Salary Details The academic year salary for an associate teaching professor will not be less than $84,950, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University. Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: * Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage * Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs * Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options * Employee and dependent educational benefits * Life insurance coverage * Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Posting Summary The Department of English at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, invites applications for an Associate Teaching Professor, non-tenure track, in playwriting, screenwriting, and multi-media composition. The ideal candidate would be a playwright with a track record of publications and productions, who has strong experience teaching college writing and composition courses, as well as creative writing at all levels of the curriculum, undergraduate and graduate. The position may entail vital leadership roles in the creative writing program, which could include directing the Honors program in Creative Writing, career mentoring of younger writers, editing the Writers House Review, organizing the Writers from Rutgers reading series, and other programming. Experience teaching the following courses is essential: Introduction to Creative Writing; Intermediate and Advanced Playwriting; Screenwriting for Film; and Screenwriting for TV. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2026. All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening prior to commencement of employment. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. The standard teaching load for non-tenure track faculty in Creative Writing is three courses per semester (3-3). * a brief (2-page) cover letter * a statement of teaching interests * a curriculum vitae Please direct any questions to search chair, Evie Shockley, c/o More information about the Rutgers's Department of English can be found at: Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms or conditions of employment. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0859 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience The successful candidate must have an MFA at the time of the appointment. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Cover Letter/Letter of Application * Teaching Interests Optional Documents