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
York College of Pennsylvania is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and
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