Black Writing Jobs and Residencies 2025 - Week 3
Get paid for your artistry.
Every week, we will summarize jobs and residencies of interest for new and upcoming writers of color. Please take advantage of these resources and share with your networks. You are a good writer, and you deserve to be paid for your efforts. Get your words out into the world.
Positions, Fellowships, and Residencies
LECTURER - POOL FACULTY OF ART (MFA ART & SOCIAL PRACTICE)
Sam Houston State University
​The Department of Art at Sam Houston State University invites applications for part-time lecturer-pool faculty to teach a course entitled Professional and Social Practice in the MFA in Art & Social Practice program. We are seeking a candidate with the ability to teach 1 class online in Fall 2024. In this course emphasis is placed on grant writing as well as developing proposals for projects and exhibitions that emphasize community engagement and participation. Students in the course will be encouraged to organize and promote public dissemination of their work.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: Competitive salary
Details here.
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT (NYC Hybrid)
Harper Collins
We have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join the Ecco team! The Editorial Assistant will provide administrative and editorial support to two Senior Editors specializing in literary fiction, literature in translation, poetry, cookbooks, and non-fiction across a wide range of genres including cultural criticism, journalism, history, narrative history, memoir, and food writing. This role is based in New York City and will require someone in commutable distance to come into the office on a hybrid basis.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: $48,500
Details here.
INSTRUCTOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH
Ilisagvik College (Barrow, AK)
The Assistant Professor of English is responsible for instruction in English (writing and literature) and Humanities courses within the Academic Division. Some essential duties and responsibilites include: Developing and teaching composition, oral communication, introduction to humanities, and academic writing at the associate degree level. May also require teaching courses at the bachelor’s degree level. May require travel by small plane to remote villages to provide instruction and/or conduct other College business. Individualize approach to instruction to accommodate students at different academic levels and employ different cultural frameworks within the same class session. Instruction may take place via direct instruction, cooperative learning, internship, apprenticeship, synchronous and asynchronous distance delivery, interactive computer-based instruction, and/or other modes, as needed and appropriate. Revise and/or develop instructional materials as needed to ensure course content, instructional methods, learning activities, assessment/evaluation products, and mode(s) of delivery remain current according to best practices in the field of study while addressing institutional needs.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: $68,333.10 - $90,325.85/year
Details here.
ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT CHAIR, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
California State University, Dominguez Hills
This is a Tenure Line Associate or Full Professor position with the possibility of joining with tenure depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Tenure-track faculty in Academic programs teach three to four courses per semester; engage in scholarly and/or professional activities; advise students; and perform service to the department, college, university, and the community. It is expected that the individual hired into this position will be appointed as Chair for a four-year term commencing with their first year, providing reassigned time and a reduced teaching load. We are interested in candidates who have experience with or are interested in interdisciplinary fields. We seek candidates who bring experience and commitment to creative and applied methods, qualitative and/or quantitative approaches, in teaching and in research, and who are interested in developing new curricula focused on the needs of our traditional and non-traditional student populations. A strong and ongoing record of professional activities and/or scholarship reflecting work in interdisciplinary studies is also expected. We invite candidates from a wide range of disciplines, including American studies, ethnic studies, women's and gender studies, history, geography, sociology, public policy, and environmental studies. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD degree or terminal degree in their field.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: Associate Professor - $7,900 to $8,200 per month; Full Professor - $9,300 to $9,800 per month.
Details here.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR, POETRY AND BOOK REVIEWS
University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
This is one of two Associate Editor positions at The Georgia Review. This Associate Editor of poetry, in concert with the Associate Editor of prose, is responsible to the Editor of The Georgia Review for performing high-quality editorial work dealing primarily with screening of submissions from the online submissions manager program, selecting and preparing works for potential publication, and attending acquisitions meetings in which such manuscripts are evaluated. Some manuscripts approved by the acquisitions team will be assigned to an Associate Editor by the Editor for final editing. Although this Associate Editor specializes in poetry, each Associate Editor is fluent in all genres. Additionally, this position leads the book review section along with the editor, which involves screening unsolicited review submissions, assigning reviews, and corresponding with presses, among other things.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: competitive salary
Details here.
PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR POOL - JOURNALISM
Santa Barbara City College (Santa Barbara, CA)
Provide quality instructions, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues. Primary duties of part-time faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Part-time instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class. Teach lower-division courses, which at this writing include mass media, news writing and reporting, photojournalism, public relations and creative non-fiction. Provide a student-centered environment that emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages critical thinking. Course assignment and scheduling are determining by the department chair. Required to be available to students outside of class for one hour for every three hours of in-class time.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: $82.33 - $115.20 Hourly
Details here.
CREATIVE WRITING PRO TERM INSTRUCTOR - OPEN POOL
University of Oregon
The Creative Writing Program at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for its open instruction pool. Positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years. In limited circumstances, there is the possibility of renewal beyond three years based on programmatic need, funding and performance. Potential courses are typically at the undergraduate level.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: salary not specified
Details here.
VISITING FELLOW IN EQUITY, JUSTICE AND INCLUSION - OPEN POOL
University of Oregon
The Visiting Fellow will teach a course (delivered virtually) and facilitate an interdisciplinary seminar for CHC core faculty members on a topic and readings from their area of specialization. The seminar may be virtual or in-person. Applications are encouraged from all disciplines, from courses that address health disparities and environmental justice, to histories of race and anti-Black racism, to courses on literature, media, digital culture, and identity. Successful applicants may have attended a minority serving institution, have training or experience enabling them to communicate about the barriers facing Black people, participated in Summer Research Opportunity Programs or McNair Scholars, or have experience working at HBCUs or mentoring African American or Black students.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: salary not specified
Details here.
A PUBLIC SPACE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
New York
A Public Space is accepting applications for summer internships on a rolling basis. The internship program provides practical experience in critical reading, research, copyediting, and fact-checking; marketing and publicity, including social media and events; and an overview of an independent nonprofit literary organization as well as an introduction to the publishing community. To apply for one of these positions, please upload (as one file): (1) a completed application (see below); and (2) your résumé. Interns will work on their own schedule, and will have responsibilities of approximately fifteen hours weekly. While the start date is flexible, Interns must be able to make an eight-week commitment. Remote applicants are welcome but must be able to attend two weekly remote/virtual meetings during regular office hours. Interns based in New York City will have the opportunity to attend staff meetings in-person and participate in events in the city. Interns receive compensation of $2,000.
Deadline: May 31; accepting applications on a rolling basis
Payment: $2000
Details here.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH
Belmont University (Nashville, TN)
Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: Form diverse leaders of character; Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service; And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish. A Ph.D. in English or Creative Writing or progress toward a terminal degree in the field of study is required. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in higher education, related professional experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in creative nonfiction as well as one or more of the following: secondary experience in fiction and/or poetry; young adult or graphic novels; literary magazines/journals; hybrid forms. Additionally, successful candidates will have published work in literary journals and/or at least one published book of creative (non)fiction. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: not specified
Details here.
ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: ENGL BC3110 - INTRODUCTION TO POETRY WRITING
Barnard College (New York City, NY)
This instructor will teach ENGL BC3110 - Introduction to Poetry Writing in SP25. Your exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by your Chair or Director. Strong candidate already identified. Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: pay for teaching a course is $12,500
Details here.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - CREATIVE WRITING
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) English Department invites applications for the tenure-track position of assistant professor in creative writing. We seek a colleague who is passionate about teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students; has a book published or under contract or a comparable publication record in literary journals, magazines, or other media; a promising publishing agenda; and a commitment to community building. Applicants who can teach in more than one genre of creative writing (e.g, poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction) are especially of interest. An M.F.A. or Ph.D. in creative writing should be in hand by August 2025.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: $80,000 - $85,000
Details here.
ADJUNCT LECTURER - ENGLISH
SUNY Cortland
The department is establishing a pool of applicants to fill potential part-time temporary in -person teaching positions. A classroom based 3 credit hour course pays $4000 per class. Student teacher supervision pays per placement for one student teacher for one quarter (8 weeks). The department typically hires for the courses/subject areas listed below but this list is not all inclusive. Other courses/subject areas may become available within the department. ILLUSTRATIVE NEEDS INCLUDE : Writing Studies I and II, and Supervision of Student Teachers.
Deadline: until position is filled
Payment: $4,000 per 3 credit hour course
Details here.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF PLOUGHSHARES OPEN-RANK FACULTY POSITION IN WRITING, LITERATURE AND PUBLISHING
Emerson College
The Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing invites applications for an Editor-in-Chief for the literary journal Ploughshares / open-rank (term or tenure-line) faculty at Emerson College. Tenure transfer at the associate or full professor rank is possible if the candidate has already earned tenure and is at that rank at a comparable institution. The Department seeks candidates who can simultaneously fulfill two important roles: 1) serve as the leader of Ploughshares, maintaining and growing its stature and reach, and 2) contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through teaching, other forms of engagement with students outside of the classroom, creative/scholarly/professional work, and service activities. This position is full-time, year-round, on our Boston campus. The appointment starts June 2, 2025, with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 21 and 22, 2025.
Deadline: January 12
Payment: salary not specified
Details here.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - ENGLISH OR POETRY
Virginia Commonwealth University
The English Department at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in either Fiction or Poetry. The successful candidate would join the faculty in August 2025. This is a tenure-eligible position, which carries an annual 2/2 teaching load. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate creative writing workshops, thesis supervision within our nationally recognized, three-year M.F.A. program, as well as graduate and undergraduate courses on craft and literature. Candidates for this position should hold either an M.F.A. or a Ph.D. and have a strong record of publication, including at least one published novel or poetry collection from a respected press as well as evidence of promise of future recognition in the field.
Deadline: January 14
Payment: competitive salary
Details here.
CWRU WRITING PROGRAM LECTURER
Case Western Reserve University
The English Department at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) invites applications for one or more full-time lecturer positions in our Writing Program, which primarily serves the CWRU writing-intensive general education curriculum (see: https://case.edu/artsci/writing/academics). We seek colleagues who champion an inclusive, diverse, and transformative university and who are excited to join our energetic and collegial program. Our first-year and advanced writing seminars cover a range of topics and emphasize intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, and academic writing. The Writing Program supports a broad community of learners, including first-generation college students, students from minoritized groups, individuals with learning and other differences, and multilingual speakers and writers.
Deadline: January 15
Payment: competitive salary
Details here.
CHARIPERSON OF ENGLISH
Tennessee Technological University
The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in English or a closely related field. Area of specialization open. The candidate must be eligible for appointment at the rank of Professor, with significant record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of teaching excellence. Required qualifications include proven administrative skills and a strong record of academic leadership, outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate, interact and mediate effectively with students, colleagues, staff and alumni. The Department is seeking a Chair who will provide visionary leadership to strategically plan the direction and growth of the Department, build upon strengths, and forge collaborations across and beyond campus.
Deadline: January 15
Payment: salary not specified
Details here.
BONDERMAN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE, EMPHASIS ON FICTION
Brown University
The Department of Literary Arts at Brown University invites applications for a Bonderman Assistant Professor of the Practice in fiction for Fall 2025-Spring 2027. The department is interested in qualified candidates who have demonstrated commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research or service toward building an equitable and diverse writing and scholarly environment. The Bonderman Assistant Professor of the Practice positions are two year, non-renewable visiting professorships with full benefits. Candidates should preferably have an MFA or equivalent, a strong publication record in fiction, and demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching fiction at the undergraduate level. We also seek candidates with additional expertise in areas such as hybrid genre, nonfiction, international literature, translation, literary theory, film/video, and/or digital arts. Duties of the position include teaching two undergraduate courses per semester in the literary arts as well as directing undergraduate theses and contributing to the creative and intellectual life of the department through individual and collaborative initiatives.
Deadline: January 19
Payment: Negotiated at time of hire.
Details here.
LECTURER - ENGLISH
University of North Carolina Wilmington
The Department of English at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for full-time lecturers in English. The position(s) will begin August 2025, with the opportunity for renewal annually based on satisfactory performance evaluation. Lecturer rank is expected to teach a 4/4 load, primarily in composition but with occasional opportunities to teach other general education courses. Lecturers take an active role in departmental service and are enthusiastic about working with first-year and non-major students. Successful candidates should have significant experience teaching composition and be ready to contribute to a dynamic and innovative program.
Deadline: January 27
Payment: Salary not specified
Details here.
PROJECT MANAGER
Waywiser Books
The Project Manager is responsible for helping transition Waywiser Press, home of the Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize, to its 501(c)(3) nonprofit successor, Waywiser Books; performing proactive coordination and publicity of fundraising efforts; conducting research of storage and fulfillment for inventory, as well as research of printing, design, and publicity; performing data entry and website building/maintenance; conducting day-to-day communications; and more. The manager should have prior administrative experience. Experience specifically in arts administration and experience using crowdfunding platforms is also preferred. This is a remote, limited-term position that requires 20 hours of work per month and pays $20 per hour. Interested applicants should email a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references to waywiserbooks@gmail.com by February 1.
Deadline: February 1
Payment: $20/hour
Details here.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - ENGLISH
Skidmore College
The Department of English at Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in Fiction Writing. We seek individuals with expertise in the teaching of fiction writing in a workshop environment at introductory and advanced levels. Applicants must demonstrate excellence both in teaching and in fiction writing, as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. The capacity to also teach poetry or nonfiction writing is highly desired. The teaching load is 18 credits (typically five courses) per year, including regular participation in Skidmore’s First Year Experience program. All faculty are expected to participate fully in the life of the college, including advising, faculty governance, and department activities. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. Individuals from underrepresented groups or who have experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: February 1
Payment: $75,000 - $85,000
Details here.
HUGHES FELLOW IN CREATIVE WRITING
Southern Methodist University
The English Department at Southern Methodist University welcomes applications for the Hughes Fellowship in Creative Writing (Poetry), for a two-year position beginning Fall 2025. Fellows will be expected to make significant progress on a major project, to teach one course in creative writing per semester, and to engage in the intellectual and creative life of the department and the larger Dallas literary community. This engagement will include a public reading of the fellow’s own work in the first year and, in the second year, a public conversation with an established writer about their creative practice. Fellows should also be available to mentor undergraduates on an informal basis.
Deadline: February 10
Payment: $60,000 with full benefits
Details here.