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Phillips Exeter Academy

Writer in Residence George Bennett Fellowship

Exeter
NH
posted 
9.4.24

The purpose of the George Bennett Fellowship is to provide time and freedom from material considerations to a person seriously contemplating or pursuing a career as a writer.  The stipend for the one-year Fellow is at $18,250 )subject to potential annual increase effective 7/1/25), plus housing and meals.  This position also offers medical and dental insurance, long-term disability coverage and access to an employee assistance program.  As Writer-in-Residence the person shall live in Exeter and, in return for stipend and housing, shall (besides carrying out his or her own literary projects)

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St. Lawrence University

Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing

Canton
NY
posted 
9.3.24

Creative writers with significant publications and teaching experience are invited to apply for the position of Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing for the academic year 2025-2026 (the 25th anniversary of the position). Publications and teaching experience in creative nonfiction and another genre are preferable. The individual hired will teach two genre-specific courses each semester at the beginning or advanced level and be an active participant in the English Department.  Departmental activities will include giving a reading as part of the St.

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Stony Brook University

Assistant Professor, Fiction

Southampton
NY
posted 
9.1.24

Description

The Creative Writing Program at Stony Brook University’s Lichtenstein Center seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Fiction. Candidates should have a strong record of publication, with a published novel or short story collection from a respected press and evidence of promise for future recognition in the field. 

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Foreword Reviews

Freelance Reviewer

Traverse City
MI
posted 
8.20.24

Foreword Reviews, an independent book review journal founded in 1998 that reaches librarians and booksellers,  is seeking enthusiastic, voracious readers and writers to join our team of paid freelance reviewers. Interested parties should send a note of inquiry, a CV or resume, and a writing sample (if available) to Editor in Chief Michelle Schingler at mschingler@forewordreviews.com. While we review and hire across genres, immediate priority will be given to those with an interest in business and religion titles.

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Towson University

Assistant Professor of English - Fiction Writing

posted 
8.5.24

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in fiction writing in the Department of English, beginning August 2025.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a terminal degree in creative writing (MFA or PhD) or related field, and a strong record of high-quality fiction publications or promise thereof and demonstrated excellence as a teacher. Expertise in other areas related to professional writing, such as editing, magazine production, freelance writing, or other types of creative writing is desirable.

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Josephine Quarterly

Social Media Intern

posted 
8.5.24

Josephine Quarterly is seeking applicants for a Social Media Intern who can expand the reach and audience of Josephine Quarterly via established social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram. The ideal candidate should be fluent with Twitter and Instagram platforms and possess excellent written communication skills.

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