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University of the South

Assistant Professor, Poetry (Tenure-Track)

Sewanee
TN
posted 
9.17.25

Position Overview

The Department of English & Creative Writing seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Poetry at the Assistant Professor rank. Applicants are expected to have an M.F.A. or Ph.D. in hand for the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year.

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Liberties Journal Foundation

Assistant Publisher

Washington
DC
posted 
9.10.25

Job Posting:

Job Title: Assistant Publisher

Organization: Liberties Journal Foundation

Location: Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Compensation: $54,000 – $66,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance offered

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

 

About Us:

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Stony Brook University

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

Stony Brook
NY
posted 
9.4.25

Location: Stony Brook University (Main Campus)

Open Date: Aug 26, 2025

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Phillips Exeter Academy

Writer In Residence- George Bennett Fellowship

Exeter
NH
posted 
9.3.25

Purpose

The purpose of the George Bennett Fellowship is to provide time and freedom from material considerations to a person seriously contemplating or pursuing a career as a writer.  The stipend for the one-year Fellow is at $18,870 (subject to potential annual increase effective 7/1/26), plus housing and meals.  This position also offers medical and dental insurance, long-term disability coverage and access to an employee assistance program.  As Writer-in-Residence the person shall live in Exeter and, in return for stipend and housing, shall (besides carrying out his or her own li

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St. Lawrence University

Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing

posted 
9.2.25

Creative writers with significant publications and teaching experience are invited to apply for the position of Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing for the academic year 2026-2027. Publications and teaching experience in poetry and another genre are preferable. The individual hired will teach two genre-specific courses each semester at the beginning or advanced level and be an active participant in the English Department. Departmental activities will include giving a reading as part of the St.

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Case Western Reserve University

Anisfield-Wolf Distinguished Visiting Writer

Cleveland
OH
posted 
8.26.25

 The Department of English at Case Western Reserve University seeks the inaugural Anisfield-Wolf Distinguished Visiting Writer for the Spring 2026 semester. The faculty member will teach two (2) courses featuring the works of Anisfield-Wolf award-winning authors and give a public reading. We seek a writer of national or international recognition whose work demonstrates artistic excellence and who can inspire and mentor our students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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The Academy of American Poets

Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications

posted 
8.25.25

Date: July 8, 2025 
Classification: Exempt 
Supervisor: Development Director 
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $68,000–$72,000, with benefits 

Position Summary: 

Do you believe in the power of poetry—and know how to sell a great story? The Academy of American Poets is looking for a Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications. 

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Los Angeles Review of Books

Membership & Development Manager

posted 
8.25.25

Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB) is hiring a full-time Membership & Development Manager to oversee its membership program and support its fundraising efforts. As a reader-supported nonprofit, LARB depends on the contributions of our community of members and donors to sustain our work as an award-winning magazine and literary arts organization here in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Review of Books

Audience Engagement Editor

posted 
8.25.25

Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB) is hiring a full-time Audience Engagement Editor to oversee its digital marketing efforts. LARB’s Audience Engagement Editor will develop and implement digital marketing strategy with an eye toward engaging and expanding the publication’s audience and reach. This individual will be principally responsible for developing, creating, scheduling, and sharing social media and newsletter content, as well as reporting, analyzing, and directing strategy on performance across platforms.

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Mass Poetry

Development Director

posted 
8.25.25

Mass Poetry, an arts nonprofit headquartered in Boston’s Seaport, seeks an experienced fundraiser with a passion for poetry to serve as its full-time Development Director. This full-time, salaried position will begin in Fall 2025.


Mass Poetry envisions a world where poetry catalyzes understanding and connection. We harness the power of words to engage diverse communities across our commonwealth. We envision a vibrant, inclusive community that lifts all voice

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