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Fairfield University · 1 day ago

Associate Director, Fairfield University MFA Program in Creative Writing

Fairfield, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Fairfield University is seeking an established writer and teacher of creative writing for the full-time position of Associate Director of their Low-Residency MFA Program. The role involves supporting the program's administrative and advisory capacities, coordinating residencies, and providing mentorship to students while contributing to the program's mission of fostering writers within a community committed to justice and honest expression.

Higher Education

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director to support the administrative and advisory capacities of the MFA

Coordinate, design, and organize residencies

Provide regular and engaged advisement to MFA and Certificate students

Collaborate on the development of teaching and learning resources for MFA faculty

Attend both residencies in their entirety and travel to campus for on-campus meetings

Qualification

MFA in Creative WritingPublication recordTeaching experienceMFA program administrationOrganizational skillsStudent-centered learningCollaboration skills

Required

MFA in Creative Writing

Strong record of publication in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or dramatic writing

Minimum of 5 years' experience in the teaching of creative writing at the graduate level

Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Experience administering an MFA program

Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others is essential

A strong aptitude in student-centered learning in a variety of settings is important

Company

Fairfield University

Fairfield University is a school in Fairfield.

Founded in 1942

Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.fairfield.edu/

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