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Wellesley College

Visiting Lecturer in English and Creative Writing

MA
posted 
4.1.25

The Wellesley College Department of English and Creative Writing seeks to hire a visiting lecturer for 2025-26 to teach two sections of Writing for Television and one section of First-Year Writing (academic writing). The ability to teach both creative writing and academic writing is required. The ability to teach Writing Narratives for Videogames will be a plus, as this subject could replace one unit of Writing for Television, but is not necessary. This is a benefits-eligible position.

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Colby College

Jennifer Jahrling Forese Writer-in-Residence: Poet or Prose Writer with Editing Experience

Waterville
ME
posted 
3.24.25

For the Jennifer Jahrling Forese Residency for 2025-2026, Colby College’s Creative Writing Program is accepting applications for a writer in any genre with professional experience working with undergraduates managing and editing a literary magazine.

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Writers & Books

Executive Director

Rochester
NY
posted 
3.12.25

The Board of Directors of Writers & Books (WAB), Rochester, NY, seeks an Executive Director to provide energetic leadership in advancing the organization’s mission, values, and goals across a robust program of literary arts activities, outreach, and community service. The ideal candidate is a visionary changemaker; strategic and proven fundraiser; seasoned administrator; and confident community ambassador capable of managing complex operations, fostering collaboration and partnerships, and positioning WAB as a leader in its field.

Primary Responsibilities

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The Humane League

Writer and Editor, Animal Welfare Nonprofit

posted 
3.12.25

WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work.

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The University of Winnipeg

2025 Jake MacDonald Writer-in-Residence (online)

posted 
3.10.25

The three-month virtual residency is intended to support an established and innovative writer whose work contributes to the changing landscape of Canadian literature. A background in community engagement, such as teaching and mentoring writers, will be an asset.

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Earlham College

Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Tenure Track

posted 
3.6.25

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

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Pomona College

Proposal Writer – Advancement Department

Claremont
CA
posted 
3.5.25

Proposal Writer – Advancement Department

Annual Salary $98,000 - $110,000

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:  Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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