Emerson College seeks Electronic Publishing Instructor

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Faculty Position Detail
Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing
Electronic Publishing

Description:

The Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing (WLP) seeks a one-year, renewable Term (non-tenure track) faculty member to teach digital and on-line publishing on both the undergraduate and graduate levels for the 2009-10 academic year. A Term faculty appointment is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment that may be renewed depending on the needs of the department. The appointment begins September 1, 2009.

A Master's degree is preferred, but substantial professional experience and a Bachelor's degree will be considered. The successful candidate should have significant professional experience in the digital, online, and print publishing industries. The department seeks a person experienced in such areas as editorial content development, database management, online marketing and e-commerce, and able to assist in developing Emerson's digital and online publishing curriculum.

The Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing (WLP) offers four degree programs: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts. Our undergraduate programs prepare students to write and think creatively and critically through study in a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction and magazine writing. Publishing courses are a feature of both the B.A. and M.A. programs while the B.F.A. and M.F.A. programs focus on giving students in-depth workshop experience in various genres combined with the formal study of literature. Alumni from our programs go on to become writers and editors, published poets and novelists, or enter the publishing world through the many internships the department makes available in the Boston area.

Emerson College values campus multiculturalism as demonstrated by the diversity of its faculty, staff, student body, and constantly evolving curriculum. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Members of historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.

Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, samples or links to relevant professional work, and three letters of recommendation to Chair—Electronic Publishing Search, Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. Consideration of applications will begin November 6 and continue until the position is filled.

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Posted:11/06/08