The Department of English at Calvin University invites applications for part-time instruction in the area of creative writing: fiction. Additionally, there may be need for English 101: Written Rhetoric. The appointment will be for the spring semester, beginning January 2027.

REQUIREMENTS

• A commitment to the Christian faith and a willingness to integrate that faith into classroom teaching and student development is essential. Candidates are expected to affirm the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.

• An MFA is preferred, but all applicants must have a strong and active record of publication in fiction. Other genres are not currently needed—applicants for fiction only.

• All applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods and instructional technology as required. Teaching at the university level is preferred.

Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. For further specifics please see the college website: Careers at Calvin | Calvin University

TO APPLY

As part of the application, please submit your full curriculum vita accompanied by a letter of application that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching at a Reformed Christian University. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Contact department chair, Dr. Jennifer L. Holberg, with questions.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.  

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.