Adjunct Instructor, Creative Writing

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Location: York, PA Job Type: Faculty, Part Time Job Number: 202600116 Division: School of the Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Department: Communication and Writing Closing Date: 12/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Position Summary Job Description: The Adjunct Instructor in Creative Writing will be responsible for teaching CRW 272: Introduction to Creative Writing. They will meet regularly with the class and teach a broad range of creative writing craft, including fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. The instructor will use Canvas to post course materials, grade assignments, and communicate with students throughout the course. Instructors are required to host office hours for in-person advising meetings with students. The instructor will be expected to engage in meetings and faculty development outside the classroom as needed and participate in any program assessment as required. Essential FunctionsPrepares for and teaches all assigned courses as scheduled Holds office hours as required Evaluates and provides feedback to students in a timely manner Uses the college's course learning management software to post materials, assignments, and course grades Follows all college-wide and department policies Participates in faculty development meetings as necessary Participates in regular outcomes assessment work Experience and Education Required The candidate should possess an advanced degree in creative writing (or related field), such as an MA, MFA, or PhD, or a publication record that would be equivalent to such experience. Candidates with recent or forthcoming literary publications in peer-reviewed venues are preferable. Ideally, the candidate should have experience in the undergraduate college classroom. Required Skills and Qualifications The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team. Please submit electronically in addition to cover letter, resume and 3 references, the following: Graduate transcripts Teaching evaluations A letter of application Additional Information York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.

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