The Role
The Creative Writing Department in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts is seeking to hire 1 regular probationary instructor qualified to teach courses in Introduction to Writing Fiction, Introduction to Writing Children’s Literature, Speculative Fiction, and Writing Young Adult Fiction.
Responsibilities As a regular probationary or contract instructor in the Creative Writing Department, you will
- develop course outlines following curriculum guidelines,
- select appropriate textbooks and create teaching materials,
- deliver quality workshop-based instruction,
- design assignments and assessment criteria,
- evaluate student progress,
- hold regular office hours, and
- maintain currency in the field through regular professional development.
In addition, as a regular probationary instructor in the Creative Writing Department, you will also
- participate in curriculum revision and development,
- attend departmental and Faculty-Wide meetings, and
- share in departmental and Faculty-Wide responsibilities.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need The successful candidate will have :
- A minimum of an MFA in Creative Writing or equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching post-secondary credit courses in Creative Writing, or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 traditionally published book in the specified genres, or equivalent (such as journal publications)
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, excellent communication skills, demonstrated initiative, self-directedness, ability to work well with others, and
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Evidence of administrative skills and experience would be an asset.
Evidence of engagement with Indigenous teaching methods and / or familiarity with work by BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ writers would be an asset.
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