Job Details

Visiting Writer
Fiction
Spring 2027

The BGSU creative writing program and English Department are seeking applicants for a one-semester visiting writer in fiction for Spring 2027.

The successful candidate will teach two face-to-face fiction workshops in the MFA program; advise graduate theses as a second reader or committee member; serve as genre advisor for BFA capstone students; and give a public reading of their work. This is a part-time appointment to begin in January 2027, with compensation of $35,000-$38,000.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in creative writing or a PhD in English with a creative writing concentration.
• Creative productivity in fiction writing, demonstrated via publication of an original book-length work of fiction by a commercial, academic, or independent press; and/or multiple fiction publications in peer-reviewed journals or magazines.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level as instructor of record in a course in creative writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the graduate level as instructor of record in a course in creative writing or literature.
• Experience in mentoring students in the completion of creative projects.

To Apply

Interested candidates must submit an application to include a cover letter outlining qualifications with a focus on teaching experience and philosophy; a CV; contact information for three professional references; and a writing sample of no more than 20 pages. For best consideration, submit application by Oct. 28, 2026. Email materials to Professor Amorak Huey, creative writing program director, at ahuey@bgsu.edu.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and three written letters of reference. BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment. BGSU is an EEO/Vet employer. We encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.

Information about Program and College
The Department of English offers degree paths and minors in creative writing and literary/textual studies, among other areas. Founded nearly 60 years ago, BGSU's creative writing program offers a BFA and an MFA. BGSU is home to the award-winning Mid-American Review and the annual Winter Wheat literary festival as well as a vibrant reading series featuring distinguished guest writers, faculty, and students. Graduates of the programs have won such awards as the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, the Yale Younger Poets Award, the Guggenheim, NEA Individual Artist Fellowships, the Iowa Short Fiction Prize, the Drue Heinz Award, the Flannery O'Connor Award, the New York Public Library Young Lions Award, and the Whiting Award. Notable MFA alumni include Anthony Doerr, Matt Bell, Charles Fort, and Carolyn Forch. Additional information about the Department of English and the Creative Writing Program can be found at bgsu.edu/english.

The Department of English is one of eighteen units located within the College of Arts and Sciences. The vision for our College, aligned with the university's strategic plan, is to ensure that our students graduate career-ready to meet the world's challenges, and that our faculty research and creative activity contribute to the public good. We achieve this through robust collaboration across departmental boundaries, with particular attention given to increasing experiential learning for our undergraduate and graduate students and connecting our scholarly and creative work to the needs of our region. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service toward achieving excellence throughout the university and to the greater community. The College is committed to faculty success, providing resources and support within the Dean's Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools, leadership teams in other colleges, and university-serving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence. Through these connections, we have developed a comprehensive, cohort-based mentorship program to support the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines and ranks. We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and supportive working environment.