Drexel University

Adjunct


PayCompetitive
LocationPhiladelphia/Pennsylvania
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 502593
      Employer Industry: Higher Education

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Opportunity to teach and mentor aspiring writers in a renowned MFA program
      - Competitive pay and benefits package
      - Flexible schedule with a mix of online and in-person teaching opportunities
      - Chance to work with a diverse range of writers in various genres
      - Professional development aspect to enhance teaching skills and knowledge

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Teach a structured packet exchange course for one student, fully online
      - Read and critique student fiction, providing detailed feedback and line edits
      - Meet with the student at the beginning of the quarter to establish expectations and goals
      - Offer guidance on style, structure, tone, character development, and narrative structure
      - Assist students with query letters and submission venues

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor's degree
      - Published novel or collection of short stories with a literary press, small press, or major publisher
      - Strong knowledge and skills in teaching creative writing techniques
      - Ability to evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives
      - Excellent communication and organizational skills

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience teaching creative writing or related courses in a higher education setting
      - Advanced degree in Creative Writing or a related field
      - Demonstrated expertise in a specific genre (literary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, etc.)
      - Experience mentoring writers and helping them develop their craft
      - Familiarity with industry trends and submission processes

      #HigherEducation #TeachingOpportunity #CreativeWriting #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment

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  • About the company

      Drexel offers a variety of educational and employment opportunities to students through study and internship programs in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and the co-operative education ("co-op") program. The only mandatory co-op in Pennsylvania and one ...