Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Halifax Mid Harbour Nova Scotia Provincial Government, NOVA SCOTIA
Deadline: 27 May 2024
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Part-Time Academic: CRWR 2002.03 Introduction to Creative Writing - Fall 2024 |
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| Posting Number | PTAP2493P |
| Department/Unit | English |
| Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Job Summary & Key Responsibilities | To teach CRWR 2002.03 (01), Introduction to Creative Writing in the fall term 2024 (Sept-Dec 2024). This course is scheduled for W/F 16:00-17:30. This is a large class that explores the techniques and practices of various literary genres including poetry, fiction, narrative non-fiction, playwriting, and writing for children. CRWR 2002 is a core course for students planning on completing a combined major or honours program in creative writing. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including the evaluation of student work. The part-time academic should also be available for two hours per week for consultation with students. The part-time academic reports to the Chair of the Department. |
| Qualifications/Requirements of Position | Applicants should hold an MA or MFA in Creative Writing or another relevant field with at least one recently published book. Demonstrated expertise in current pedagogical methods of teaching at the post-secondary level is required for this position. Service as a university writer-in-residence may count toward teaching experience. |
| Salary Range/Pay Rate | Per CUPE Collective Agreement |
| Additional Information | All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). Our university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians) and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity . If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . |
Posting Detail Information
| Term of appointment | September-December 2024 |
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| Open Date | |
| Close Date | 05/27/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16569 |