The University of Montana, Department of English, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of fiction to begin August 2027.
The department is seeking a writer and educator with a distinguished record in fiction writing and college-level teaching to be a part of their creative writing program.
Responsibilities:
- Teach four course per year at the graduate and undergraduate levels
- Supervise graduate theses
- Advise and mentor students
- Publish creative work
- Serve on university committees
About the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Department of English
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
About the University of Montana
UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 11,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
About Missoula and Montana
Position Details
Tenurable Faculty: Department of English
Title: Assistant Professor
Schedule: Full time, academic year position
Salary: $65,000- $75,000 (salary depends on qualifications and experience)
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Mandatory Retirement Contribution, Professional Development, Partial Tuition Waiver, Wellness Program
Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required, and elective courses
Qualifications
- An MFA or PhD degree in creative writing
- At least one book-length work of fiction published by a reputable literary press
- Significant publications in literary journals and magazines
- Evidence of successful teaching at the college level
- Demonstrated commitment to collegiality
Application Instructions
Priority Application Date: November 15, 2026 09:59pm mountain time
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.
Required Application Materials:
- Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three (3) professional references: names and contact information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity employer. UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.
Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Background check is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to background investigations per UM's policy and procedure.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.
