Program Coordinator/Sr. Lecturer or Lecturer, MA in Writing

Description

This position is remote

Program Coordinator/Lecturer or Sr. Lecturer, MA in Writing 
Advanced Academic Programs 
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences 

 

REPORT TO:
Program Director for Writing

 

INSTITUTION:
Johns Hopkins University 

 

Institution Description:
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Johns Hopkins University’s Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. As part of the nation’s first research university, AAP offers high-quality master’s degrees and certificate programs at its Washington, D.C., Center, at JHU’s Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and online. AAP distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and 60 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as program chairs to oversee the academic rigor of AAP’s graduate offerings. JHU is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. For more information, see https://advanced.jhu.edu/.

 

Advanced Academic Programs
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) seeks a Program Coordinator to teach in and provide administrative support to the Writing program. The Program Coordinator position is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month renewable faculty position with the academic title of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. The Program Coordinator will have significant interaction/collaboration with the Program Director, and other Program Coordinators; and will report to the Program Director for Writing. Of particular interest are candidates who have experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds. The Program Coordinator will have the following faculty and administrative responsibilities:

Academic Responsibilities

• Teaching six graduate courses per year, including the preparation for and time spent in the classroom (online or onsite)
• Advising students from diverse backgrounds
• Providing innovative leadership for curriculum design and new course development to ensure the growth and delivery of the programs
• University service

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in adjunct faculty hiring and development
• Assist in the admissions process
• Assist in the planning of onsite and/or remote events and seminars
• Assist with alumni outreach and social media

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Writing or in a relevant field such as English or Journalism
• One to three years of teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level
• Publication of at least one book or comparable publication record in literary journals and magazines
• The ability to teach a wide variety of Writing courses, including fiction workshops.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Writing or in a relevant field such as English
• Publication of one novel
• Four or more years of teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level
• Four or more years of work experience in the field as a writer
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and multiple deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
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• Experience managing a degree program

Application Instructions

The position will remain open until filled. Candidates must submit the following:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching evaluations for the two most recent courses taught
• Links to three published pieces of fiction and/or published book reviews of your novel

 

The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check, provide references upon request, and submit official transcripts for all degrees awarded.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting.  Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.  The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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