George Washington University – Jenny McKean Moore Writer

TITLE

Jenny McKean Moore Writer

TYPE

fellowship

GENRE

poetry, fiction, nonfiction (alternate years)

DESCRIPTION

The Jenny McKean Moore Fund was established in honor of the late Jenny Moore, who was a playwrighting student at GW and who left in trust a fund that has, for almost forty years, encouraged the teaching and study of Creative Writing in the English Department, allowing us to bring a poet, novelist, playwright, or creative non-fiction writer to campus each year. While in residence, the writer brings a unique experience to the GW community, teaching a free community workshop for adults along with Creative Writing classes for GW students.

The position is intended to serve as a fellowship for the visiting writer since it involves only a moderate teaching load.  The program’s location at a university in the center of Washington should offer attractions for the writer.

DEADLINE

December 3

ENTRY FEE

$0

ELIGIBILITY

Basic Qualifications: The writer must have significant publications (a book of fiction published by a well-regarded press) and teaching experience, though not necessarily in a conventional academic setting.  The writer need not have conventional academic credentials.  He or she should reside in the Washington area while the university is in session, 1 September through early May.  Campus housing is normally available to the writer through a subsidized rental agreement.

PRIZE

The salary for 2016-2017 is $60,000 plus an attractive benefits package. For appointment beginning in the fall 2016,  we seek a writer of fiction to teach two semesters at The George Washington University as the Jenny McKean Moore Writer-in -Washington.  The successful candidate will teach a small fiction workshop each semester for members of the metropolitan Washington community.

GUIDELINES

Upload a cover letter, a 20-30 page writing sample, and a résumé that includes a full list of publications and the names of at least three references.  Only complete applications will be considered.  Review of applications will begin November 2, 2015.

METHOD OF SUBMISSION

Application procedure: To be considered, complete an online faculty application at   http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/29240 ;

SITE

https://english.columbian.gwu.edu/faculty-position-openings

CONTACT

Rome Hall
801 22nd Street NW
Suite 760
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: 202-994-6180 | Fax: 202-994-7915
engldept@gwu.edu