Open Faculty Positions

Department of English/Creative Writing Program, Associate Professor or Full Professor, Poetry 

The Department of English and the Creative Writing Program at Stanford University seek applicants for a senior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor specializing in Poetry. Candidates are expected to have a record of distinguished publication, including two published books of original poetry. All applicants should hold an MFA or its equivalent.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching and be prepared to take an active part in Stanford’s vibrant academic and creative writing communities. This position requires teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within both the English Department and the Creative Writing Program. A particular emphasis of the position is the mentoring and advising of students at all levels.  The term of appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027. 

Candidates should submit the following:

●  a cover letter.

●  a curriculum vitae with a full list of publications including any publications in genres other than poetry.

●  a teaching statement. This should include examples of how the candidate has applied their approach in the classroom. 

●  contact information for three references. 

Further materials may be requested later.

All application materials must be submitted online.

For full consideration, materials must be received by September 15, 2026 at 11:55pm PST. 

The salary range for this position for the academic year 2026-2027 is: 

Associate Professor: $128,992 - $159,907
Professor: $149,247 - $255,852

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Inquiries may be directed to Christina Ablaza, Administrative Director of Creative Writing, cablaza@stanford.edu. Further information about Stanford’s Department of English and Creative Writing Program can be found at https://english.stanford.edu and https://creativewriting.stanford.edu/.

Review of applications will begin on September 16, 2026.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions. 

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.