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Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, Creative NonfictionSusquehanna UniversityJob Type: Faculty - Full-Time Benefits EligibleFLSA: ExemptHours per week: VariableNumber of months: 9Location : Selinsgrove, PAClosing Date: ContinuousAbout SusquehannaSusquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.Job Summary The Writers Institute at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure track position in Creative Writing, with a specialty in Creative Nonfiction, to start in August 2026. Specific Responsibilities Teaching responsibilities include several levels of creative nonfiction writing workshops, as well as introductory literature or genre surveys, in Susquehanna University's undergraduate Creative Writing major. The standard teaching load is 3/3. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess either an MFA or a Ph.D. in Creative Writing. The successful candidate will have creative nonfiction publications in nationally reputable literary journals, excel as a teacher, and demonstrate an interest in building and maintaining literary community. Familiarity with liberal arts colleges preferred.Additional Information for Applicant The Writers Institute at Susquehanna University hosts the Seavey Reading Series, publishes multiple undergraduate magazines, and offers a supportive collegial environment. Our highly-engaged program is regularly ranked as one of the top-tier undergraduate creative writing majors in North America. www.susqu.edu/writersBy January 5, 2026, please submit online a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a 20-page sample of the applicant's creative writing, and three letters of recommendation online. In the cover letter, please briefly describe the applicant's teaching philosophy. Any inquiries should be sent to the search chair, Dr. Glen Retief, at retief@susqu.edu.Applicants requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply if they are currently authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have current U.S. work authorization.To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/susqu/jobs/5156991/assistant-professor-of-creative-writing-creative-nonfictionjeid-e77bccaa3c2d184ca36014b574f33544Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

About us: The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us. The Counselling and Mental Health Support Service is part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so. The Counselling and Mental Health Support Service provides a highly specialised Counselling and Mental Health service to students who are often in distress and require sensitive, timely access to psychological and mental health support. About the role: The role requires Clinical Assessors to carry out psychosocial, mental health assessments to students who have self-referred to the Counselling Service. The role requires highly developed skills and experience in carrying out mental health assessments, identifying risk and implementing safety planning with students. The assessment is also used to assess the suitability of the students access to the Counselling Service which provides a short term, five session, solution focused service model. The role involves referring students to external support where appropriate, for example, crisis mental health services, GP, NHS specialist services, other community services external to King’s. The role also requires Clinical Assessors to become familiar with the internal Student Support Services available to students and refer students appropriately.  The Clinical Assessor is involved in triaging students who have self-referred to the Counselling Service. The role also involves allocating students, post-triage, to counsellors and Mental Health Advisors in the team. Full training will be provided, and the Clinical Assessor will join an existing team of triage and allocations specialists within the Counselling and Mental Health Service team. ​This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to work in a dynamic environment where we embrace new initiatives and ways to improve the provision of mental health support for our students. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in working with a diverse client population within a valued service. ​We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role. This is a full time post (35 hours per week) and you will be offered a maternity cover contract. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Demonstrated ability to carry out assessments with students, identifying risk; mental health history; therapeutic goals and suitability for students to access Counselling in a short term, five session, solution focused service delivery model. Experience of balancing the need to share information appropriately to ensure the effective management of risk with the need for confidentiality and data protection legislation compliance, safeguarding obligations and escalating risk where necessary. Demonstrated empathy for, and understanding of, the psychosocial issues and concerns experienced by students undertaking university level studies. Demonstrated high-level competence in providing therapeutic assessments that are trauma informed and culturally appropriate with individuals of diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns. Experience triaging client / patient referrals to a Counselling or Mental Health Service, identifying suitable referrals and processing those referrals through the service’s triaging and allocation system; identify referrals which are not suitable and communicate this to students with a clear referral pathway to internal and external services. Possesses high-level communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, including liaison and influencing skills to work collaboratively, flexibly, and productively within and across teams to provide advice on student mental health issues and service to students; letter writing where required to support student’s applications for mitigating circumstances, and other letters as required on request – where suitable. Applicants must have a relevant academic professional qualification and current professional accreditation in the field of mental health nursing, mental health social work or psychology. Desirable criteria Previous experience providing student mental health support in an HE setting Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on Weds 28th January 2026. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 132645 Close Date: 09-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Nicole Melder Contact Details: Nicole.melder@kcl.ac.uk

JOB DESCRIPTION Location: HCMC, Vietnam Department: Vice President Academic, Innovation & Research Report to: Vice President Academic, Innovation & Research, Millennia University POSITION OVERVIEW The Director, Pedagogy, Curriculum & Assessment at Millennia Education is a senior role providing strategic leadership in the design, development and implementation of innovative, student centred and evidence-based teaching, learning and assessment pedagogies. The role drives institutional initiatives in curriculum innovation, academic capability development, digital learning transformation and quality assurance. This role requires an influential and future focused educator with extensive experience in working across Faculties and Departments to support and deliver on the organization’s vision for the students' educational experiences and graduate outcomes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Strategic Leadership Provide innovative, future focused and influential leadership for the Faculties and Departments in aligning their education strategy with the institutions overall vision and goals Provide high-level expertise on contemporary trends in higher education, including AI in learning and assessment, online and hybrid learning, micro-credentials and industry-engaged curriculum Champion learning-centred design, accessibility and inclusivity in learning and assessment 2. Pedagogical Innovation and Evaluation Develop drive the implementation of evidence-based and innovative learning and assessment practices across the university Develop and implement effective and industry-aligned assessment frameworks and practices to monitor and support the improvement of student progress Support Faculties in identifying interdisciplinary learning and assessment opportunities in programs Effectively collaborate with other senior leaders across the universities portfolios to ensure the development of consistent, high quality and innovation in students educational experiences Use data, benchmarks and emerging technologies to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and to drive continuous improvement in learning and assessment 3. Student Success Introduce an Early Student Feedback strategy for both educators and students Develop an agreed Students on Track set of principles Establish a program for identifying and supporting Students at Risk   4. Academic Capability Development Design and lead professional development programs for staff in teaching excellence, assessment design Establish communities of practice to engage staff in evidence-based and industry focused pedagogy Contribute to the development and delivery of an academic promotion program REQUIREMENTS Qualification and Experience Post Graduate qualification (preferably PhD) in Education, Education Design or relevant field Demonstrated record of academic leadership experience to deliver outcomes across Faculties and/or Departments Proven record of teaching excellence, curriculum design and program assessment Evidence of development and delivery of innovative learning and assessment practices Experience working in an english speaking Higher Education institution in the Asian region Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation in higher education bodies Key skills and Competencies Ability to think strategically with capacity to deliver results in complex environments Exceptional ability to motivate, mentor and influence individuals and cross functional teams High level stakeholder management, communication and change management skills Commitment to inclusive and accessible education Experience working with Students at Risk programs Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Development and implementation of agreed learning and assessment principles for Millennia Implementation of innovative and scalable learning and assessment models across the university programs Design, development and implementation of an accessible curriculum development framework Introduction of a university wide student experience in courses of study survey Improvements in student learning and assessment experiences evidenced by student survey and assessment data Measurable improvement in student retention across programs of study Establishment of a higher education at Millenia program of study for academic staff development Child Protection Statement Millennia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants, staff, third party providers, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice and appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references, identity check and criminal record check.  At Millennia Education, we are committed to providing a word class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me?” Ayn Rand, author and philosopher