Adjunct Instructor, Creative Writing

Position Summary

Job Description:

The Adjunct Instructor in Creative Writing will be responsible for
teaching CRW 272: Introduction to Creative Writing. They will meet
regularly with the class and teach a broad range of creative
writing craft, including fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
The instructor will use Canvas to post course materials, grade
assignments, and communicate with students throughout the course.
Instructors are required to host office hours for in-person
advising meetings with students. The instructor will be expected to
engage in meetings and faculty development outside the classroom as
needed and participate in any program assessment as required.

Essential Functions

• Prepares for and teaches all assigned courses as scheduled
• Holds office hours as required
• Evaluates and provides feedback to students in a timely

manner

• Uses the college’s course learning management software to post

materials, assignments, and course grades

• Follows all college-wide and department policies
• Participates in faculty development meetings as necessary
• Participates in regular outcomes assessment work

Experience and Education Required

The candidate should possess an advanced degree in creative writing
(or related field), such as an MA, MFA, or PhD, or a publication
record that would be equivalent to such experience. Candidates with
recent or forthcoming literary publications in peer-reviewed venues
are preferable. Ideally, the candidate should have experience in
the undergraduate college classroom.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills and
have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative
team.

Please submit electronically in addition to cover letter, resume
and 3 references, the following:

Graduate transcripts

Teaching evaluations

A letter of application

Additional Information

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