Goddard College is seeking affiliated (adjunct) faculty members to work with graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing program offered in both online and onsite modalities.
A Novelist/Graphic Novelist specializing in writing for New Media, including Comics, Virtual Reality, Exclusive Audio, and/or Games
A Fiction/Non-fiction writer with at least two works published by a major house, whose literary focus is on the Global South; has a history of teaching excellence at the graduate level.
Requirements
MFA in Creative Writing degree.
At least two books published with a major house or reputable small press; prominent non-academic publications in literary journals, newspapers and magazines; experience teaching creative writing with diverse graduate populations; a record of teaching excellence; a commitment to innovative pedagogical approaches involving new technology; a demonstrable commitment to progressive education and socially engaged praxis.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend an eight-day residency twice a year in Vermont, (in January and July) where they will teach courses, give lectures, and lead workshops across genres. They will also mentor students one-on-one over the course of the semester, supervise thesis projects, and perform various administrative duties, should the need arise.
BIPOC/LGBTQ writers, and writers from the Global South encouraged to apply.
All Candidates must send a CV and cover letter which includes a diversity statement and a statement of teaching philosophy to: stephen.pite@goddard.edu
Goddard College was founded on the principles of anti-fascism and the idea that self-directed education helps build civic, democratic societies. Goddard was the first college to offer a low residency model of study, and the first to offer life experience credit to women barred from higher education because of sexist discrimination. Goddard’s MFA program is renowned as the most rigorous and radical in the US. Our faculty work one-on-one with students to develop individualized study plans and create challenging and supportive structures for writers to learn their craft, and to navigate the world of professional publishing.
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