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Job Posting Title
Newhouse Visiting Professor of Creative Writing
Job Description Summary
Faculty
Job Description
The Wellesley College Department of English and Creative Writing, in connection with the Newhouse Center for the Humanities, invites applications for the position of Newhouse Professor/Writer-in-Residence, a full-time position in creative writing. Initial appointment for a three-year term, with the possibility of extension for a further two years; shorter terms may be possible depending on the interest and availability of the candidate. Appointment to begin Fall 2023. Applications from candidates in all creative writing genres will be considered; screenwriters, graphic novelists, television writers, playwrights, translators, nonfiction writers, magazine writers, songwriters, librettists, and poets working in performance genres are especially encouraged to apply. There are opportunities to work in tandem with the Newhouse Center to create vibrant literary programming, including starting a reading series. Normal teaching program is two courses per semester, plus direction of student independent work. Rank open, competitive salary based on experience and distinction of publication record.

Requirements: in genres where a book is standard, applicants should have at least one published book; in other genres, applicants should possess the equivalent credits. Previous experience teaching creative writing strongly preferred. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the contact information for three colleagues who will provide professional recommendation by November 18, 2022.

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination and booster against COVID‐19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

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