Assistant Professor Jobs in Florida

Department

English, Chair

Compensation

$51,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of English is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, and service.

Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.

Working Hours: Varies by assignment, but expected to be weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• Awarded a Master of Arts in English, or comparable graduate degree, by the start date of employment.
• Candidates must have teaching experience at the university level, or equivalent experience preparing curriculum and planning.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Candidates must have teaching experience at the university level, or equivalent experience preparing curriculum and planning.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions:

• Passport (all pages including blank pages)
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on May 13, 2026.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. David Mac Kinnon at david.mackinnon@unf.edu.

About the Department:

The Department of English at the University of North Florida offers courses in Composition & Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, Film, Literature, Professional Writing, and Theater. The department offers two Bachelor of Arts programs: the B.A. in English and the B.A. in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing. The English Graduate Program offers the M.A. in English and M.A. concentrations in Creative Writing and Composition and Rhetoric. The department also offers minors in Creative Writing, Film, Literature, and Professional & Public Writing. Our courses contribute to a range of interdisciplinary programs, including Africana Studies, English Education, Digital Humanities, and Gender Studies. The department is committed to providing high-quality instruction and fostering intellectual growth, preparing students for a wide range of professions that require strong communication and analytical skills.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

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