Position Description:
Southwestern Pennsylvania Writers of the Future invites dynamic and talented writers to apply for part-time positions leading weekly writing workshops for teens in local schools. Each successful candidate will conduct a one-hour workshop weekly in a high school or middle school in Greene, Fayette, or Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will meet with a class of no more than 25 students for one class period a week (19 meetings) beginning in mid-January 2011 and concluding at the end of May 2011. The writer chosen will provide writing instruction and feedback to students as well as help the classroom teacher design and develop follow-up activities.
Qualifications:
- The ability to engage teens and empower them as writers
- Publication (poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, or journalism)
- BA or BS (MA or MFA preferred)
- Teaching experience is desirable
- Clearances to work in public schools as required by the state of Pennsylvania
Application Instructions:
E-mail applications to (nora@calu.edu) or mail applications to Dr. Krystia Nora, English Department, California University of Pennsylvania, Azorsky Hall Room 233, California, PA 15419.
Include:
- A letter describing the applicant as a writer, interest in working with teens, and any previous teaching experience
- A current resume
- The names, positions, addresses and emails of three professional references
- Letters of reference and publication samples optional
The applicant will also be required to attend at least one training session and deliver a demonstration lesson.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2010
Salary: $2200