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Adjunct Instructor, Writing for Children II (department of Childrens Literature)

Main Campus - Boston, MAEric Carle Museum CampusMain Campus - Boston, MA2 Locations
R08970

The Department of Children's Literature at Simmons University seeks adjunct instructors to teach Writing for Children II (CHL 431), one section of which will be held at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA; the other section of which will be held at the University's Boston campus. Interested candidates may apply to teach at one or the other location.

The Spring 2023 semester service dates are January 17, 2023 - May 12, 2023 and classes will be held in person on Tuesday afternoons, from 4:30-7:20 pm. Instructors are also expected to be available to meet with students for office hours, either through video/zoom calls or in person, as needed.

Course Description

Explores the writing of a book through various writing exercises and discussion of student work, and literature in the field. Elements of the picture book, such as illustration, design, format, and specific genres will be examined as they relate to the creation of a solid text.

Requirements

• MFA or PhD
  
• History of publication of creative or informational writing for children and/or young adults
  
• Prior teaching experience in higher education (graduate or undergraduate)
  

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two professional references.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


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