Visiting Assistant Professor, Fiction Writing

Visiting Assistant Professor, Fiction Writing
Williams College: English

Location: Williamstown, MA
Open Date: Aug 28, 2026
Deadline:

Description
The English Department at Williams College invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position in fiction writing, to begin Fall 2027, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. Candidates should have a graduate degree and a strong publication record, and should demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching fiction. Williams College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented identities and others who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives to apply.

Teaching responsibilities include two courses per term. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach introductory and advanced fiction workshops and courses on literature, direct student theses in creative writing, and participate in running the reading series.

Qualifications
Williams is an institution that places a high value on undergraduate teaching; consequently, we seek applicants who can demonstrate in their supporting materials a capacity for excellent teaching and a commitment to working effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, and class.

Application Instructions
Applications should be submitted via Interfolio and should include:

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a cover letter that includes a description of your work, your teaching, and your community engagement;

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CV;

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a writing sample of your creative work (up to 25 pp.);

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A list of three references and their contact information.

Fax and email applications will not be accepted.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/192250

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu/). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employhttps://www.williams.edu/ent decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

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