Distinguished Visiting Writer: Bowling Green State University

17 March 2010
Distinguished Visiting Writer: Bowling Green State University
The English Department seeks applicants for the College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Visiting Writer. The successful candidate will be in residence spring 2011; teach one fiction writing workshop in our BFA program and one workshop in our MFA program; give a reading and a lecture; and advise theses. Qualifications: 1) MA, MFA or Ph.D. by time of employment; 2) at least one book of fiction and critical recognition consistent with a writer of national reputation; and 3) evidence of outstanding teaching.

Salary: competitive.

See our website, http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/creative-writing/visitingwriter.html, for a fuller description of the position. Send cover letter, CV, transcripts, three current letters of reference, writing sample (one book), a list of courses taught with brief descriptions, and 1-2 samples of undergraduate syllabi to Kristine Blair, Chair, English Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0191. The starting date of employment for this position is January 2011. Screening of applicants will begin June 14, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. BGSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Application Information
Postal Address: Kristine L. Blair, Chair
English Department
Bowling Green State University
1001 E. Wooster St.
Bowling Green, OH 43403-0191
Phone: 419-372-7543
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