English - Assistant Professor

Description

English – Assistant Professor, Creative Writing—Fiction

The Department of English at Hope College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Creative Writing—Fiction to begin Academic Year ‘22 - ‘23.

Successful candidates will have a strong grounding in contemporary fiction and narrative technique. The typical teaching load is three four-credit courses per semester. This could include intermediate and advanced fiction, introductory multi-genre creative writing, and first-year writing. Department members also teach other courses in our General Education Program. Preferences will be given to creative writers whose creative, research, and teaching interests supplement and expand our departmental program, especially with secondary interests in professional writing, non-fiction creative writing, and perhaps graphic narrative. Additional duties will include academic advising and supporting students in a thriving program, maintaining an active publication profile, recruitment of potential incoming students, and participation in faculty governance within and outside the department.

Qualifications

The position requires an MFA or PhD in creative writing, evidence of outstanding college-level teaching, and a strong publication record.

Hope College is committed to creating a diverse, ecumenical Christian academic community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith. The college’s board, faculty, administration, and staff are committed to the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds of the ancient church. Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective, including a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith.

Application Instructions

Candidates are asked to submit: 

• a letter of application;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a teaching statement;
• a writing sample of not more than twenty-five pages;
• a statement indicating a willingness to commit to and engage with
  1. the mission of Hope College,
  2. our Christian Aspirations, and
  3. the Hope College ethic of Inclusive Excellence;
• and contact information for three references, including email addresses (references will be contacted by Hope College Human Resources upon application with instructions for submitting their reference).

Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by this date will receive full consideration.

About Hope

Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community.  Hope offers an academically rigorous, co-education and residential education to undergraduate students.  Hope College had a 2020-2021 enrollment of 3061 students.  Fall 2020 first-time undergraduates entering Hope came from 26 different states.  Degree-seekers at Hope in 2020-2021 included 62 students from countries outside of the United States.  Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, Hope College is known for in invitational ecumenical atmosphere, friendly campus community, and well-balanced academic and co-curricular offerings.  Hope’s beautiful campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, and is less than seven miles from Lake Michigan.
 
At Hope College, accomplished faculty and staff mentor student to recognize the interconnectedness of the world and cultivate the skills, perspectives, and habits that help them flourish inside and outside the classroom.  Recognizes as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, Hope provides exceptional professional preparation and life-changing education experiences that equip students for success after graduation.  The college has consistently ranked among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and is features in the book Colleges That Change Lives.
 
Hope College is a community that aspires to be faithful, welcoming and transformational. Accordingly, the college is committed to being a place where all experience a sense of belonging. Students of all faiths — and no faith — are welcome at Hope, as are students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. In 2020-2021, 15.5 percent of enrolled students were U.S. students of color.  On Hope's campus, there is broad understanding that, in order to best prepare students for lives of leadership and service in a global society, the college must have diversity among its faculty and staff. In 2020-2021, 16.81 percent of Hope's full-time faculty were U.S. persons of color.
 
About Holland:
Holland, Michigan is located in the heart of West Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The city is known for being a friendly college town, a beautiful vacation destination, and annual host of both the Tulip Time Festival and Tulipanes Festival. With a city population of 33,000, Holland resides within the greater Holland-Zeeland area populated by 100,000 — 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2.5 hours from Ann Arbor and Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit. Holland features a picturesque downtown just steps from the Hope College campus — home to restaurants, cafés, shops and a popular farmer’s market — as well as miles of sandy beaches, nationally ranked school districts and charming parks throughout the surrounding area. In recent years, Holland has earned recognition for being one of the “Best Beach Towns to Live In” (WalletHub, 2018), “Prettiest Towns” (Architectural Digest, 2018) and “Best Cities for Global Trade” (Global Trade Magazine, 2017) as well as the #1 “Best Small City to Start a Business” (WalletHub 2018). The City of Holland has also earned several top honors for the “America in Bloom” competition, including awards for “Environmental Efforts” and “Coolest Downtown.” The Holland area is strengthened by its diversity, with people of color comprising 33% of the city’s population. The Latino community is particularly vibrant, accounting for 24% of Holland residents. For more about neighborhoods, recreation, businesses, and life in Holland, visit the city’s “Live in Holland Michigan” website.
 
 Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.

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