Assistant Professor in Creative Writing
for each heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to parse the posting and extract substantive content.
Let's identify sections:
- About the role: description of department, campus, mission, etc. Could be a paragraph.
- Responsibilities: duties of the position (teaching load, workshops, supervising theses, reading applications, curriculum development, service, etc.)
- Requirements: maybe required qualifications? The posting lists Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Could be under Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to decide which sections to include based on content.
We have:
- About the role: description of department, campus, mission, etc.
- Responsibilities: duties listed under "Duties of the Position" and "Faculty Responsibilities".
- Requirements: maybe required qualifications? Could be "Required Qualifications". Also "Preferred Qualifications" could be under Qualifications or Skills.
- Qualifications: maybe combine required and preferred? But we have separate headings: Requirements and Qualifications. Could treat Requirements as required qualifications, Qualifications as preferred qualifications? Or Skills as specific skills? The posting mentions "Experience teaching at the university level", "Experience in literary magazine production and editing", etc. Those could be Skills.
- Benefits: not explicitly stated. There's no mention of benefits like health, retirement, etc. So we should NOT include Benefits section.
- Pay: there is "Rank and Salary" section: anticipated salary range $75,000 to $84,000. So we should include Pay section.
- Schedule: not mentioned (teaching load 30 units per year, but that's not schedule like hours). Could be considered schedule? The instruction says only create Schedule if posting actually states them. It does not state schedule like "full-time", but it does mention full-time load of 30 units per year. That could be considered schedule? However, they said "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting does state teaching load, but not explicit schedule like "Monday-Friday 9-5". Might be considered schedule? Safer to not include Schedule unless explicit. I'd omit Schedule.
- Skills: we could list specific skills like "Experience teaching at the university level", "Experience in literary magazine production and editing", "Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment", "Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion". Those could be under Skills.
- Requirements: maybe required qualifications: M.F.A. in poetry or equivalent, book publication, significant record of publication, additional specialization, etc.
- Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications: two books, experience and interest in teaching contemporary literature, literary editing and publishing, literary event organization, book arts, digital publishing.
We need to avoid duplication. Also we need to remove boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, contact info, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all substantive info from the posting, but we can format it into sections.
We need to be careful not to omit any substantive info. Let's extract substantive paragraphs.
Original text (I'll copy relevant parts):
"Department Of English Faculty Employment Opportunity - Tenure Track Starting August 2027 Assistant Professor in Creative Writing The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. The Department English faculty are committed to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Students who wish to major in English may choose one of three plans, each of which provides a coherent program with a particular emphasis. After a core of required courses, students will follow programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts in English degree with a concentration in English and American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Education (that is, preparation for students entering post-baccalaureate Single Subject in English teacher credentialing programs).The English Department has offered one of Sonoma State University’s most robust graduate programs; after a brief hiatus, the English faculty are currently in the process of reinstituting the M.A. in English, which offers students the choice of an emphasis in literary criticism, creative writing, or rhetoric and English education. The department has a long history of providing students of diverse backgrounds with the chance to study literature and practice creative writing with a faculty dedicated to quality education and personalized support and instruction. We are committed to serving students from all backgrounds and are proud that the department and Sonoma State provide access to all residents of California (and beyond). Our faculty also are expected to teach in the general education program and to be flexible in terms of meeting the needs of the department. Although we teach some large classes, and some for general education, there are plentiful opportunities for faculty to mentor and teach students in small classroom settings, particularly in our Creative Writing courses. The English Department’s Creative Writing literary reading series and writers’ festival bring nationally and internationally known writers to campus annually. The department is home to Zaum , the AWP-award winning student magazine. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: english.sonoma.edu"
Then "Duties of the Position The English Department at Sonoma State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in Creative Writing/Poetry at the level of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have a full-time load of 30 units per year, consisting of 6 units of service and 24 units of instruction in the B.A. and M.A. programs. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate workshops and general education courses, with courses typically ranging from 3 to 4 units each. Other duties include supervising M.A. theses, reading yearly applications to the graduate program, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in campus, community, and professional service, including SSU’s literary reading series, Writers at Sonoma, and the Sonoma Writers’ Festival. To receive tenure, faculty are expected to publish in their field, participate in conferences, and engage in other creative activities of their specialization. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in regular academic advising, to assist the department with program assessment, administrative and/or committee work, and to serve on campus-wide committees. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate and graduate research. Faculty are also encouraged to participate in Freshman and Sophomore year programs when available in their schools."
Then "Faculty Responsibilities In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy . During the first two years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment."
Then "Required Qualifications An M.F.A. in poetry or equivalent, with a strong commitment to university teachingA book publication in poetry (minimum of one book with a nationally distributed press)Significant record of publication in nationally and internationally recognized magazinesAn additional specialization in a genre outside of fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. These may include screenwriting, multimedia, or gaming, as well as emerging or developing genres, or genres that combine creative writing with visual arts and/or designExperience teaching at the university levelExperience in literary magazine production and editing"
Then "Preferred Qualifications Two books with nationally distributed pressesExperience and interest in teaching contemporary literature, literary editing and publishing, literary event organization, book arts, and digital publishing Rank and Salary Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this Assistant Professor position is: $75,000 to $84,000."
Then application materials etc (we need to remove application instructions). So we should not include Cover Letter, CV, etc. Also remove "How To Apply", "Application Deadline", "Contact Information", etc. Also remove EEO, Mandated Reporting, etc.
We need to keep substantive info: department description, duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, preferred qualifications, salary range.
Also note: "Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience." That's part of salary section.
Also note: "During the first two years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members" - that's part of responsibilities or maybe a condition.
Also "All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment." That could be under Skills or Requirements.
Also "Faculty are also encouraged to participate in Freshman and Sophomore year programs when available in their schools." That's responsibilities.
Also "Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy ." That's maybe not substantive? Could be considered a reference but maybe we can keep as part of responsibilities? It's a suggestion to review policy; maybe we can keep as part of responsibilities? It's not a duty but a suggestion. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO; it's a reference to policy. Might be considered substantive? I'd keep it as part of responsibilities? But it's not a duty; it's a suggestion. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep that sentence.
But we also need to remove application instructions, which includes "Cover Letter (2-3 pages maximum)Curriculum VitaeTeaching Philosophy (no more than two pages)Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate) Later in the process, candidates should be ready to provide writing samples, student evaluations, and contact information for three references." That's application instructions; we should remove.
Also "How To Apply ..." etc.
Also "Application Deadline First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged." Remove.
Also "Contact Information Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Stefan Kiesbye - kiesbye@sonoma.edu 707-664-214
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to parse the posting and extract substantive content. Let's identify sections: - About the role: description of department, campus, mission, etc. Could be a paragraph. - Responsibilities: duties of the position (teaching load, workshops, supervising theses, reading applications, curriculum development, service, etc.) - Requirements: maybe required qualifications? The posting lists Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Could be under Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to decide which sections to include based on content. We have: - About the role: description of department, campus, mission, etc. - Responsibilities: duties listed under "Duties of the Position" and "Faculty Responsibilities". - Requirements: maybe required qualifications? Could be "Required Qualifications". Also "Preferred Qualifications" could be under Qualifications or Skills. - Qualifications: maybe combine required and preferred? But we have separate headings: Requirements and Qualifications. Could treat Requirements as required qualifications, Qualifications as preferred qualifications? Or Skills as specific skills? The posting mentions "Experience teaching at the university level", "Experience in literary magazine production and editing", etc. Those could be Skills. - Benefits: not explicitly stated. There's no mention of benefits like health, retirement, etc. So we should NOT include Benefits section. - Pay: there is "Rank and Salary" section: anticipated salary range $75,000 to $84,000. So we should include Pay section. - Schedule: not mentioned (teaching load 30 units per year, but that's not schedule like hours). Could be considered schedule? The instruction says only create Schedule if posting actually states them. It does not state schedule like "full-time", but it does mention full-time load of 30 units per year. That could be considered schedule? However, they said "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting does state teaching load, but not explicit schedule like "Monday-Friday 9-5". Might be considered schedule? Safer to not include Schedule unless explicit. I'd omit Schedule. - Skills: we could list specific skills like "Experience teaching at the university level", "Experience in literary magazine production and editing", "Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment", "Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion". Those could be under Skills. - Requirements: maybe required qualifications: M.F.A. in poetry or equivalent, book publication, significant record of publication, additional specialization, etc. - Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications: two books, experience and interest in teaching contemporary literature, literary editing and publishing, literary event organization, book arts, digital publishing. We need to avoid duplication. Also we need to remove boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, contact info, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all substantive info from the posting, but we can format it into sections. We need to be careful not to omit any substantive info. Let's extract substantive paragraphs. Original text (I'll copy relevant parts): "Department Of English Faculty Employment Opportunity - Tenure Track Starting August 2027 Assistant Professor in Creative Writing The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. The Department English faculty are committed to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Students who wish to major in English may choose one of three plans, each of which provides a coherent program with a particular emphasis. After a core of required courses, students will follow programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts in English degree with a concentration in English and American Literature, Creative Writing, or English Education (that is, preparation for students entering post-baccalaureate Single Subject in English teacher credentialing programs).The English Department has offered one of Sonoma State University’s most robust graduate programs; after a brief hiatus, the English faculty are currently in the process of reinstituting the M.A. in English, which offers students the choice of an emphasis in literary criticism, creative writing, or rhetoric and English education. The department has a long history of providing students of diverse backgrounds with the chance to study literature and practice creative writing with a faculty dedicated to quality education and personalized support and instruction. We are committed to serving students from all backgrounds and are proud that the department and Sonoma State provide access to all residents of California (and beyond). Our faculty also are expected to teach in the general education program and to be flexible in terms of meeting the needs of the department. Although we teach some large classes, and some for general education, there are plentiful opportunities for faculty to mentor and teach students in small classroom settings, particularly in our Creative Writing courses. The English Department’s Creative Writing literary reading series and writers’ festival bring nationally and internationally known writers to campus annually. The department is home to Zaum , the AWP-award winning student magazine. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: english.sonoma.edu" Then "Duties of the Position The English Department at Sonoma State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in Creative Writing/Poetry at the level of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have a full-time load of 30 units per year, consisting of 6 units of service and 24 units of instruction in the B.A. and M.A. programs. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate workshops and general education courses, with courses typically ranging from 3 to 4 units each. Other duties include supervising M.A. theses, reading yearly applications to the graduate program, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in campus, community, and professional service, including SSU’s literary reading series, Writers at Sonoma, and the Sonoma Writers’ Festival. To receive tenure, faculty are expected to publish in their field, participate in conferences, and engage in other creative activities of their specialization. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in regular academic advising, to assist the department with program assessment, administrative and/or committee work, and to serve on campus-wide committees. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate and graduate research. Faculty are also encouraged to participate in Freshman and Sophomore year programs when available in their schools." Then "Faculty Responsibilities In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions. Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy . During the first two years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment." Then "Required Qualifications An M.F.A. in poetry or equivalent, with a strong commitment to university teachingA book publication in poetry (minimum of one book with a nationally distributed press)Significant record of publication in nationally and internationally recognized magazinesAn additional specialization in a genre outside of fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. These may include screenwriting, multimedia, or gaming, as well as emerging or developing genres, or genres that combine creative writing with visual arts and/or designExperience teaching at the university levelExperience in literary magazine production and editing" Then "Preferred Qualifications Two books with nationally distributed pressesExperience and interest in teaching contemporary literature, literary editing and publishing, literary event organization, book arts, and digital publishing Rank and Salary Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this Assistant Professor position is: $75,000 to $84,000." Then application materials etc (we need to remove application instructions). So we should not include Cover Letter, CV, etc. Also remove "How To Apply", "Application Deadline", "Contact Information", etc. Also remove EEO, Mandated Reporting, etc. We need to keep substantive info: department description, duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, preferred qualifications, salary range. Also note: "Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience." That's part of salary section. Also note: "During the first two years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members" - that's part of responsibilities or maybe a condition. Also "All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment." That could be under Skills or Requirements. Also "Faculty are also encouraged to participate in Freshman and Sophomore year programs when available in their schools." That's responsibilities. Also "Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy ." That's maybe not substantive? Could be considered a reference but maybe we can keep as part of responsibilities? It's a suggestion to review policy; maybe we can keep as part of responsibilities? It's not a duty but a suggestion. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO; it's a reference to policy. Might be considered substantive? I'd keep it as part of responsibilities? But it's not a duty; it's a suggestion. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep that sentence. But we also need to remove application instructions, which includes "Cover Letter (2-3 pages maximum)Curriculum VitaeTeaching Philosophy (no more than two pages)Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate) Later in the process, candidates should be ready to provide writing samples, student evaluations, and contact information for three references." That's application instructions; we should remove. Also "How To Apply ..." etc. Also "Application Deadline First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged." Remove. Also "Contact Information Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Stefan Kiesbye - kiesbye@sonoma.edu 707-664-214