Creative Writing Instructor & Workshop Designer

Nycdrawingroom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Drawing Room in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Writing Instructor to join our Learning team on a part‑time, non exempt basis. You will teach established workshops, develop new programming, and help maintain a welcoming, creative studio for adult writers.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, guiding prompts and feedback, coordinating with leadership on curriculum, and participating in team meetings. Expect 6–7 hours weekly with potential to grow to 15–20 hours.

Qualifications

• Active writing practice with MFA or equivalent training.
• Experience teaching writing workshops for adults.
• Ability to structure lessons while preserving individual voice.
• Strong facilitation, organization, and reliability.
• Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback.
• Warm, encouraging teaching approach.
• Willingness to handle studio operations.
• Bonus: experience bridging writing and visual work.

Responsibilities

• Teach established Writing Room curriculum.
• Lead workshops for adult writers of all levels.
• Guide prompts, exercises and feedback.
• Foster safe reading and constructive critique.
• Develop new workshops and Intensives with paid development time.
• Collaborate on curriculum revisions.
• Prepare materials and set up workshops.
• Help with studio upkeep and supplies.
• Coordinate scheduling and communications.
• Attend team meetings and trainings.

Skills

Writing practice

Teaching experience

Literary forms range

Structure & facilitation

Organization

Collaboration

Community building

Studio operations

Willingness to give feedback

Bridging writing and visual work

Education

MFA or equivalent training

Job description

Drawing Room in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Writing Instructor to join our Learning team on a part‑time, non exempt basis. You will teach established workshops, develop new programming, and help maintain a welcoming, creative studio for adult writers.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, guiding prompts and feedback, coordinating with leadership on curriculum, and participating in team meetings. Expect 6–7 hours weekly with potential to grow to 15–20 hours.