Emory University: Arts and Sciences: Theater Studies
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Description:
Emory University offers a two-year Playwriting Fellowship in connection with its BA in Playwriting, a joint major offered by Theater Studies and the Creative Writing Program. Beginning in Fall 2027, the Fellowship offers a $50,000 salary, health benefits, and $1,000 annual travel fund. The Fellow will have a 2-1 teaching load, including both playwriting workshops and literature courses such as "Contemporary Drama." The Playwriting Fellow will give a public reading for the Creative Writing…
Reading Series, and work with Theater Emory to develop a new play over the course of the fellowship. Fellows may be asked to advise student honors theses and/or perform other mentoring activities.
A two-year commitment is assumed but the contract renewal for the second year is contingent on a positive review of the first year.
Qualifications:
Required: MFA in Playwriting, or equivalent degree, within the past 8 years, and related teaching experience.
Desirable: Promising record of production and/or play development in regional or national theater.
Application Instructions:
- Submit electronic dossier, including cover letter, CV, two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample.
- Writing sample should be submitted without identifying name and should be a full-length play.
- In your cover letter, or in a separate statement, please reflect upon how the fellowship will facilitate your professional development, and speak to your teaching experience and philosophy. Include your experience and vision regarding the teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds.
- The December 2nd deadline is firm. Late applications will not be considered.
