Associate Director, Fairfield University MFA Program in Creative Writing
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Job Location:
Fairfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
The Fairfield University Low-Residency MFA Program seeks an established writer and teacher of creative writing to serve as a full-time Associate Director. The Associate Director will collaborate with the Director to support the administrative and advisory capacities of the MFA through the coordination design and organization of residencies providing regular and engaged advisement to MFA and Certificate students and collaborating on the development of teaching and learning resources for MFA program meets twice annually for 9-day residencies and operates on remote mentorships during the fall and spring at both residencies in their entirety is required as well as the ability to travel to campus for on-campus meetings.
Candidateswill have credentials to teach in the program and should be a published writer of fiction nonfiction poetry or dramatic writing. The Associate Director will contribute to the MFA programs aim to support sustain and extend the Jesuit ideal of developing the writer as a whole person within a community committed to justice honest expression and beauty.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MFA in Creative Writing
Strong record of publication in fiction nonfiction poetry or dramatic writing.
Minimum of 5 years experience in the teaching of creative writing at the graduate level.
Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience administering an MFA program
Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others is essential.
A strong aptitude in student-centered learning in a variety of settings is important.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the search committee. For full consideration please click Apply Now and submit the following materials through the online application portal.
Cover letter addressing your work your teaching and your administrative experience
Curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation and additional materials be requested at a later date.
For questions please contact the search committee chair and MFA Director Prof. Carol Ann Davis at . This position is subject to budgetary approval.
Category:
Academic - AdminPerforms such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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About Company
Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in mission and spirit with over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe.
