Remote Adjunct: Embodied Poetics Writing Workshop

Stryker Corporation; Boulder (CO); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Online teaching

Fall 2026 semester

Job summary

Naropa University invites applications for an Adjunct Professor to teach WRI-449E-A: Embodied Poetics in Fall 2026. This online undergraduate course explores how writing and embodiment intersect through somatic inquiry across poetry, prose, and interdisciplinary forms.

The instructor will guide students in developing original work, lead discussions, provide feedback, and assess performance within a collaborative online workshop environment that emphasizes inquiry, inclusion, and contemplative

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in Creative Writing, Literature, Poetics, Performance Studies, Interdisciplinary Arts, Somatic Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of creative, scholarly, or professional work in creative writing, literary arts, interdisciplinary arts, or related disciplines.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary creative writing pedagogy, literary studies, and workshop practices.
• Experience facilitating creative writing workshops and mentoring student writers.
• Experience teaching online learning environments.
• Commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and participate in JEDI professional development.
• Understanding Naropa University's values and ability to demonstrate them in work and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rigorous and coherent syllabus with a full semester-long arc.
• Teach and facilitate all scheduled online course activities and discussions.
• Introduce students to the foundations of embodied writing practice.
• Guide students through somatic writing experiments and creative projects in poetry, prose, and multi-genre forms.
• Facilitate close reading and discussion of literary, theoretical, and interdisciplinary texts.
• Foster an inclusive online workshop environment encouraging creative risk-taking and constructive feedback.
• Support students in developing original creative work demonstrating artistic growth and critical engagement.
• Provide timely written and verbal feedback on student writing throughout the semester.
• Assess student work and submit grades in accordance with university policies.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond to questions promptly.

Skills

College-level teaching experience

Online teaching experience

Mentoring student writers

Education

Terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in Creative Writing or related field

Job description

Naropa University invites applications for an Adjunct Professor to teach WRI-449E-A: Embodied Poetics in Fall 2026. This online undergraduate course explores how writing and embodiment intersect through somatic inquiry across poetry, prose, and interdisciplinary forms.

The instructor will guide students in developing original work, lead discussions, provide feedback, and assess performance within a collaborative online workshop environment that emphasizes inquiry, inclusion, and contemplative