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Field of Specialization: Fiction

Columbia University School of the Arts invites applications for the Emmanuel Roman Professorship in Writing in the Faculty of the Arts, in the field of fiction. The position may be filled at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. As the only current named Professorship in the Writing Program, the chair will be filled by a highly distinguished fiction writer with a significant publication history.  

The Writing Program aims to attract a dynamic and eminent writer with an adventurous intellectual spirit and an international reputation. The candidate should have a strong commitment to the teaching of writers; candidates with graduate and or undergraduate teaching experience are preferred, but those with commensurate teaching experience will also be considered. A flexible teaching schedule could include writing workshops, seminars, or lectures. The chair holder will also be expected to join the intellectual life of the Writing Program and the School of the Arts.

Candidates with the rank of Associate Professor must have a demonstrated record of professional and teaching achievement and show great promise of attaining distinction in their fields of specialization. 

Candidates with the rank of Professor must be widely recognized for their distinction in professional accomplishment and teaching and demonstrate promise of attaining further distinction. 

Columbia University School of the Arts offers Masters of Fine Arts degrees in four disciplines: Film, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Writing, as well as a Masters of Arts and related undergraduate programs.

Rank and salary commensurate with experience; salary ranges for full-time chairholder:

Associate Professor: $135,000-$160,000

Full Professor: $160,000-$220,000

Minimum Degree Required: BA or equivalent

Preferred Degree: Master of Fine Arts or equivalent

All applications must be made through Columbia University?s online Academic Search and Recruitment System (ASR). Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a teaching statement, a writing sample, and the names of three recommenders. Recommenders may be contacted at a later stage in the process.

Review of applications begins November 17, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Preferred Start Date: July 1, 2026.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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