Logo
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Assistant Professor of English Instruction, Composition and Creative Writing

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528

Save Job

Assistant Professor of English Instruction, Composition and Creative Writing Overview

The Department of English at Hope College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English Instruction to begin in the Academic Year 2026-2027. This is a renewable, full-time (.75-1.0 FTE) position.

Responsibilities

Teach first-year writing and multi-genre introductory creative writing.

Achieve a teaching load of four, three-credit courses per semester (24 workload hours per year).

Provide academic advising and support students in a thriving program.

Participate in faculty governance within and outside the department.

Qualifications

PhD or MFA in creative writing (open genre) with substantial teaching experience in first-year writing.

Evidence of outstanding college-level teaching and adequate creative writing publication.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope College’s mission as a liberal arts college, including inclusive excellence and engagement with the holistic mission of the College. Applicants should describe how their faith, liberal arts approach, and commitment to inclusive excellence shape their teaching, scholarship, and mentoring as part of the application.

Application Instructions

Three items: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae (with three references, including email and contact information); a mission response.

Completed applications received by November 12 will receive full consideration. A subsequent request may include a teaching statement and a sample of creative writing. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Susanna Childress (Associate Professor and search committee chair; childress@hope.edu).

Applications are accepted at

http://www.hope.edu/jobs .

Other Details

Posting Number: 2023-117FR

Job Posting Close Date: 11/12/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Is this position available for sponsorship: No

Physical Demands: This position may require sitting/standing for extended periods and handling office equipment; accommodations may be requested as needed.

Pre-employment Screenings: Offers are contingent upon a background check and may include education/licensure verification, physical, drug screening, or other checks as applicable.

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/4778

#J-18808-Ljbffr