The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee English Department seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor with a specialization in poetry writing who is also able to teach poetry as literature and/or poetics. Additional area of expertise such as fiction writing, feminist theory, screen writing, performance, ethnic studies or linguistics highly desirable, as is experience/ability in program administration. Requirements: PhD (preferred) or MFA in creative writing, a significant record of publishing poetry, an excellent teaching record, and a willingness to work within a large MA/PhD graduate program.

Send letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation and writing sample to Professor Andrew Martin, Chair, Department of English, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Review of candidates will begin November 20, 2006 and continue until position is filled. UW-Milwaukee is an AA/EEOC employer.