McGee Professor of Creative Writing

Company: Davidson College
Location: Davidson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina invites distinguished writers to apply for a non-renewable one-semester professorship, the McGee Professor of Writing, for appointment for the spring semester 2027; genre open. Responsibilities: in-person, teach two courses, serve on two English honors committees, and work closely with students and faculty. Qualifications: extensive high-quality publications, significant awards and/or fellowships; national reputation within the field; demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Previous McGee professors have included Kazim Ali, Dorothy Allison, D.A. Powell, Victoria Redel, Ali Selim, and Rone Shavers. The 2025-2026 McGee Professor is Sarah Perry. Furnished housing and a generous salary is provided. Apply online at http://employment.davidson.edu and attach a letter of application, a c.v. and a list of three references. Davidson College is committed to access and opportunity for students from all backgrounds and perspectives. Include in your letter of application examples of ways you have been intentional about incorporating inclusive teaching and mentoring practices in your academic endeavors. In addition, please mail at least one book to Mark Riley, Department Coordinator, Department of English, PO Box 5000, Davidson, NC 28035. All application materials should be submitted by November 1. Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte. We seek to hire talented faculty and staff who are committed to achieving excellence within an inclusive community where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Davidson places emphasis on excellence in teaching, features outstanding facilities, and provides institutional funding for research, travel, and sabbatical leaves. Davidson faculty and students benefit from small class sizes at all levels. A collegial, respectful atmosphere honors academic achievement and integrity, upholds educational excellence, encourages student-faculty collaborative research, and prioritizes inclusive pedagogy. Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu For the latest information on our Immigration and Sponsorship policy, please check our web site, Immigration Sponsorship for College Employees .

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