Adjunct Faculty: MA in Writing

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution seeks passionate adjunct faculty for its MA in Writing program. This role involves teaching online courses in fiction and nonfiction writing, engaging with a diverse student body, and contributing to a vibrant academic community. Ideal candidates will possess a strong publication record and experience in online education. Join a forward-thinking university that values creativity and diversity in teaching. If you are an accomplished writer eager to inspire the next generation of authors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in creative writing or related field required.
• 1-3 years of higher education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the MA in Writing program online.
• Engage students from diverse backgrounds in writing workshops.

Skills

Creative Writing

Online Teaching

Fiction Writing

Nonfiction Writing

Engaging Diverse Backgrounds

Education

Master's Degree in Creative Writing, English, or Journalism

Terminal Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

School: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

Department/Program: Advanced Academic Programs

Position Overview
Adjunct Faculty, MA in Writing
Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Advanced Academic Programs
Johns Hopkins University

Institution Description
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. AAP offers high-quality master's degrees and certificate programs at its Washington, D.C., Center, at JHU's Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and online. AAP enrolls almost 6,000 students each academic year in over 45 programs and distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and 60 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as program chairs to oversee the academic rigor of AAP's graduate offerings.

Position description
The AAP division seeks non-tenure-track adjunct faculty to teach courses within the MA in Writing program. Our classes are offered online--asynchronously in Canvas or in real-time via Zoom. We are looking for fiction and nonfiction writers who have published extensively. The ideal candidate will have published at least one book and will have online teaching experience. Of particular interest are candidates who have experience engaging students from diverse backgrounds.

Courses Available

• Fiction Workshop - 490.660
  Intensive writing and revision workshop focusing on short stories or novel chapters.
• Nonfiction Workshop - 490.670
  General workshops for writing and revising factual work.
• Writing Memoir & Personal Essay Workshop - 490.693
  Workshop focusing on memoir and personal essay writing.
• Heritage of Literature - Examining the 20th Century - 490.684
  Reading elective examining historical development of fiction and nonfiction.
• Voice in Fiction and Nonfiction - 490.745
  Craft elective examining aspects of voice in writing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced degree in creative writing, English, or journalism with a master's degree at minimum
• 1-3 years of higher education teaching experience, fiction or nonfiction classes
• Extensive publication of original fiction or nonfiction in various formats

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree in a relevant field
• 1-3 years of graduate-level experience teaching creative writing
• Online teaching experience
• Familiarity with Canvas
• Ability to teach a wide variety of writing courses.

Application Instructions

The position will remain open until it is filled. Candidates must submit:

• Teaching evaluations for two most recently taught courses
• Transcript from your highest degree earned

The selected candidate will undergo a background check and provide three references.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of various personal factors.