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How much do home based poetry professor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based poetry professor in the United States is $81,447.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Home Based Poetry Professor vs Online Poetry Instructor?

AspectHome Based Poetry ProfessorOnline Poetry Instructor
CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Literature or Creative WritingSimilar credentials, often with teaching experience
Work EnvironmentHome office, private or shared spaceOnline platform, virtual classroom
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, private tutoringOnline education platforms, independent teaching
Search & Comparison IntentComparing teaching roles in poetry at homeLooking for online poetry teaching opportunities

Both roles involve teaching poetry, often requiring similar credentials and work environments. The main difference lies in the delivery method: Home Based Poetry Professors typically work in a private setting or for educational institutions, while Online Poetry Instructors teach through virtual platforms. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right fit for their teaching style and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Poetry Professor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $81,447 per year, or $39.2 per hour.
Associate Professor or Full Professor, Poetry

Associate Professor or Full Professor, Poetry

Stanford Energy

Stanford, CA

$128K - $159K/yr

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Associate Professor or Full Professor, Poetry

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Location: Stanford University
Categories: School of Humanities & Sciences

Department of English/Creative Writing Program, Associate Professor or Full Professor, Poetry 

The Department of English and the Creative Writing Program at Stanford University seek applicants for a senior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor specializing in Poetry. Candidates are expected to have a record of distinguished publication, including two published books of original poetry. All applicants should hold an MFA or its equivalent.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching and be prepared to take an active part in Stanford's vibrant academic and creative writing communities. This position requires teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within both the English Department and the Creative Writing Program. A particular emphasis of the position is the mentoring and advising of students at all levels.  The term of appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2027. 


Candidates should submit the following:

  a cover letter.

  a curriculum vitae with a full list of publications including any publications in genres other than poetry.

  a teaching statement. This should include examples of how the candidate has applied their approach in the classroom. 

  contact information for three references. 

Further materials may be requested later.


All application materials must be submitted online.

For full consideration, materials must be received by September 15, 2026 at 11:55pm PST. 

The salary range for this position for the academic year 2026-2027 is: 

Associate Professor: $128,992 - $159,907
Professor: $149,247 - $255,852

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Inquiries may be directed to Christina Ablaza, Administrative Director of Creative Writing, cablaza@stanford.edu. Further information about Stanford's Department of English and Creative Writing Program can be found at https://english.stanford.edu and https://creativewriting.stanford.edu/.

Review of applications will begin on September 16, 2026.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical missions. 

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

Advertised: 15 Jul 2026 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Sep 2026 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time

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