What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Lecturer in Creative Writing and Co-director of BookEnds position at Poets & Writers, Inc.?
Location: Stony Brook, Southampton, and/or Manhattan, NY
Open Date
Feb 01, 2025
Deadline
Feb 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Creative Writing Program at Stony Brook seeks a full-time lecturer who will split their time between teaching courses and co-directing BookEnds, a one-year post-graduate program for advanced novel manuscripts founded by Meg Wolitzer and Susan Scarf Merrell, the current co-directors. Co-directors, working with an Associate Director, handle recruitment, applications, admissions, student advising, mentorship assignments, and alumni relations.
As teaching faculty, the other half of this position carries a 2/1 load of mostly undergraduate creative writing courses, with occasional thesis advising of BFA or MFA students. Undergraduate courses are held at Stony Brook; graduate courses are held in either Southampton or Manhattan. Creative Writing is part of the Lichtenstein Center, which supports the creation of original work primarily in creative writing, film, and television writing.
Candidates should have a minimum of one published novel from a nationally respected press, with additional evidence of literary merit, such as reviews, prize nominations, or notable-book mentions. The successful candidate will also have credible evidence of editorial skills, such as experience working with authors at a publishing house or as a literary agent.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have published a novel of literary merit from a respected press. Hold an M.F.A. (foreign equivalent or higher) in Creative Writing or the equivalent, and present evidence of successful teaching and editorial skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in publishing. Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in the classroom and with colleagues.
Application Instructions
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5974025.
The deadline is February 15, 2025. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2025. If you have questions, please direct them to the search chair, BookEnds Co-Director and Associate Professor in the Practice Susan Scarf Merrell, susan.merrell@stonybrook.edu. All application materials must be submitted online through Interfolio.
Requested Application Materials
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website athttp://www.stonybrook.edu/police.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
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Open Date
Feb 01, 2025
Deadline
Feb 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Creative Writing Program at Stony Brook seeks a full-time lecturer who will split their time between teaching courses and co-directing BookEnds, a one-year post-graduate program for advanced novel manuscripts founded by Meg Wolitzer and Susan Scarf Merrell, the current co-directors. Co-directors, working with an Associate Director, handle recruitment, applications, admissions, student advising, mentorship assignments, and alumni relations.
As teaching faculty, the other half of this position carries a 2/1 load of mostly undergraduate creative writing courses, with occasional thesis advising of BFA or MFA students. Undergraduate courses are held at Stony Brook; graduate courses are held in either Southampton or Manhattan. Creative Writing is part of the Lichtenstein Center, which supports the creation of original work primarily in creative writing, film, and television writing.
Candidates should have a minimum of one published novel from a nationally respected press, with additional evidence of literary merit, such as reviews, prize nominations, or notable-book mentions. The successful candidate will also have credible evidence of editorial skills, such as experience working with authors at a publishing house or as a literary agent.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have published a novel of literary merit from a respected press. Hold an M.F.A. (foreign equivalent or higher) in Creative Writing or the equivalent, and present evidence of successful teaching and editorial skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in publishing. Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in the classroom and with colleagues.
Application Instructions
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5974025.
The deadline is February 15, 2025. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2025. If you have questions, please direct them to the search chair, BookEnds Co-Director and Associate Professor in the Practice Susan Scarf Merrell, susan.merrell@stonybrook.edu. All application materials must be submitted online through Interfolio.
Requested Application Materials
- State employment application (in Interfolio)
- Cover letter addressing your writing interests, editorial experience, and teaching philosophy
- C.V.
- Contact information for three references
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website athttp://www.stonybrook.edu/police.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
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