Full-time Lecturer in Creative Writing and Co-director of BookEnds
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Job Location:
Southampton, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Creative Writing Program at Stony Brook seeks a full-time lecturer who will split their time between teaching courses and co-directing BookEnds a one-year post-graduate program for advanced novel manuscripts founded by Meg Wolitzer and Susan Scarf Merrell the current -directors working with an Associate Director handle recruitment applications admissions student advising mentorship assignments and alumni relations.
As teaching faculty the other half of this position carries a 2/1 load of mostly undergraduate creative writing courses with occasional thesis advising of BFA or MFA students. Undergraduate courses are held at Stony Brook; graduate courses are held in either Southampton or Manhattan. Creative Writing is part of the Lichtenstein Center which supports the creation of original work primarily in creative writing film and television writing.
Candidates should have a minimum of one published novel from a nationally respected press with additional evidence of literary merit such as reviews prize nominations or notable-book mentions. The successful candidate will also have credible evidence of editorial skills such as experience working with authors at a publishing house or as a literary agent.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have published a novel of literary merit from a respected press. Hold an M.F.A. (foreign equivalent or higher) in Creative Writing or the equivalent and present evidence of successful teaching and editorial skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in publishing. Evidence of a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in the classroom and with colleagues.
Required Experience:
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