[Cwgrad-announcements] UC Santa Cruz poetry job

[Vanessa Hua]

poetry job: University of California, Santa Cruz
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:59 am (PDT)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ

CREATIVE WRITING (POETRY) AND LITERATURE - Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz,
invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Creative
Writing-Poetry. The campus is seeking a poet with a broad range of
interests. Teaching assignments will include creative writing workshops and
courses in literature. The appointee will be expected to teach large
undergraduate lecture courses as well as small advanced seminars,
participate in running the reading series and work actively with
undergraduates, graduate students and faculty to invigorate the poetry
program. This position carries a five-course-equivalency workload, which
normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying out
other academic and service responsibilities. The appointee must be able to
work with students and faculty from a wide range of social and cultural
backgrounds. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through
their writing, research, teaching, and/or service.

The Department of Literature is in the Division of Humanities, which also
includes the Departments of American Studies, Feminist Studies, History,
History of Consciousness, Linguistics, Philosophy, and the Programs in
Languages and Writing. The Division has a strong tradition of collaborative
and interdisciplinary work, and we especially encourage applications from
strongly qualified candidates eager to extend their teaching and research
activities across departmental and disciplinary boundaries.

RANK: Assistant Professor (tenure-track) OR Associate Professor (tenured)

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and level of
appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: M.F.A. in poetry and/or a significant record of
publication in poetry required; creative talent of a high order as testified
to in letters of recommendation and as manifest in published and/or
unpublished writing required; demonstrated record of successful college
level teaching required. Ph.D. desirable. Work in other genres desirable.
Ability to work in a language other than English desirable (e.g.,
translation, knowledge of and ability to teach a non-anglophone literature,
etc.).

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2009

TO APPLY: To be given full consideration, please send an informative letter
of application (clearly outlining your educational background, teaching
experience, and publication record), vitae, and three current letters of
recommendation* (2006 or later). Applicants are encouraged to submit a
statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their
research, teaching, and/or service. Send all materials to:

Creative Writing Search Committee
Department of Literature
University of California
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Please refer to Position #509-09 in your reply.

CLOSING DATE: The position will remain open until filled. Screening will
begin with applications postmarked by November 1, 2008.

*All letters will be treated as confidential documents; please direct your
references to UCSC's confidentiality statement at
http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_policies_and_procedures/cappm/confstm.htm

UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of research
that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost
public higher education institution in the world. In the process, our
faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and
outstanding service are mutually supportive.

The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through diversity.
We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes
respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies
may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office
at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686. Under
Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who
are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing
documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic
Personnel Office at 499 Clark Kerr Hall (831) 459-4300. This position
description is available in alternate formats, which may be requested from
Academic Personnel at (831) 459-4300.
VISIT THE APO WEB SITE http://apo.ucsc.edu

Application Information

Contact:

Staff Human Resources Office
University of California, Santa Cruz

Phone:

831-459-2011

TDD:

831-459-5011

Online App. Form:
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