Joan Leiman Jacobson Non-Fiction Writer-in-Residence, Smith College
The English Department and the Program in American Studies at Smith College seek a distinguished writer of non-fiction for a 2-year visiting joint appointment as Joan Leiman Jacobson Writer-in-Residence. The appointment will begin in the fall of 2011. Biographers, science and nature writers, immersion reporters, critics, essayists, and journalists are encouraged to apply. Teach one writing workshop each semester: in American Studies, a course in writing about American society and culture; in English, a course in narrative and/or creative non-fiction. Some teaching experience required. This half-time position offers an annual salary of $50,000 and a housing allowance; college-provided housing may be available.
Submit application at http://jobs.smith.edu with letter of application and curriculum vitae; separately, mail copies of reviews of your work to Barbara Kozash, Department of English, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063. Review of candidates will begin on December 1, 2010.
Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.
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