<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Creative Writing Program seeks applicants to teach one of our two introductory courses, CW110 Narrative in Prose and CW120 Form in Poetry. These courses are taken by creative writing majors and minors, as well as by non-majors in fulfillment of the University's general-education Creative Arts requirement.</p> <p>CW110 Narrative in Prose: involves "guiding students on a critical study of the elements of narrative structure and design in fiction and nonfiction, such as character development, point of view, tone, setting, plotting, and time management."</p> <p>CW120 Form in Poetry: a critical and creative study of the notion of form in poetry, including essential received forms and the presence of form as evidenced in more nuanced aspects of patterns and shifts. Readings will include some of the oldest poems we know, some of the most recently published, and much in between.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>An applicant should hold a graduate degree in creative writing, or possibly in a related field, in combination with a record of publication of creative work.</p> <p>As we at RWU aim to promote an inclusive environment, we seek candidates who can contribute to these aims and demonstrate an array of related competencies in the areas of equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from those belonging to groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education, including women, ethnic minorities, differently-abled, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender; and artwork, curriculum, and research about underrepresented groups.</p> <p>At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.</p> <p>RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.</p> <p>Department:</p> <p>Dean's Office, SHAE</p>