Professor of Creative Writing, College of Arts and Sciences, English Department
Boston, MAFull-time$150–220K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Boston University seeks a nationally or internationally known poet writing in English, potentially with a specialty in another literary genre, to join the CAS English Department and Creative Writing Program. The professor will teach creative writing workshops and literature courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor MFA poets, and serve as Creative Writing Program Director on a rotating basis. Appointment may be at the rank of Full Professor with tenure.
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Professor of Creative Writing, College of Arts and Sciences, English Department
Job Description
Professor of Creative Writing, College of Arts and Sciences, English Department
Category
Charles River Campus --> Faculty
Job Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Tracking Code
26599938131021
Posted Date
10/21/2026
Minimum Salary
$150,000.00
Maximum Salary
$220,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Professor in the CAS English Department and Creative Writing Program (CWP).
We are looking for a nationally or internationally known poet (writing in English) with a possible specialty in a second literary genre (e.g. fiction, creative nonfiction, or literary translation). The successful candidate will carry a standard four-course load and will teach both creative writing workshops and literature courses at both the UG and MFA/graduate level, participating in the recruitment and mentoring of MFA poets.
The candidate will also serve as Director of the CWP on a rotating basis (administrative experience required), with a course reduction for this service. MFA and/or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent expertise) required. Prior teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate (MFA) level is a plus. The successful candidate will be considered for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure. Salary range: $150,000 - $220,000.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026 and applications received after December 1, 2026 will not be considered.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit cover letter; CV; writing sample (max. 20 pages); teaching statement; statement about applicant's own creative practice and its relation to teaching; and three letters of reference, to [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9912259&targetURL=mailto%3Aensearch%40bu.edu) .
Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9912259&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fvalues%2F) to learn more about our shared values.
We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society's most pressing challenges.
Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Boston University, consistent with the AAU's Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an "Authorization to Release Information" form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.
Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $150,000.00-$220,000.00
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/Faculty/jobs/317462 (https://apptrkr.com/9912259)
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,973 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$150–220K/yr
- Massachusetts median$120–165K/yr52 salary ranges
- US median$115–164K/yr787 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $185K, is 27% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($146K) — in the middle half of Professor salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 73 open Professor jobs in Massachusetts and 2,973 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Harvard University30 open
- Boston University (this employer)23 open
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- Experience
- Professor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (367 postings).
- Education
- 2,105 of the 2,973 open Professor jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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