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ulanbataar

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    Pennsylvania
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    Creative Writing MFA

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  1. Hi everyone, I am a current undergrad studying Secondary Education--English with the intent of applying to Creative Writing MFA programs. I'm beginning to conclude that I might not want to work with middle schoolers/high schoolers as I had previously thought. The prospect of teaching university-level composition or literature is much more appealing to me. I was wondering how likely it is for an MFA grad to land a university teaching position. While I have had several professors without a doctorate in English, just a MFA, I am concerned that this may be a difficult path. Can MFA grads secure full-time teaching positions with tenure, or are they doomed to adjunct positions? Generally, are MFA grads restricted to teaching freshman comp and basic creative writing, or can they also teach lit classes, based on graduate training? (Some of the programs I am looking at require a literature concentration in a particular era/genre, however, no academic thesis is required). It is my understanding that the income level is lower for college professors (at least those without tenure) than that of public school teachers. As my parents are hurting for money and I need to help out, income level is something I have to be conscientious of. If there is a possibility I could get a university teaching position that pays decently by liberal arts standards ($30,000+ per year) with an MFA, I might consider dropping my Secondary Education certificate all together. In this economy, is such a position too much to hope for?
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