Job Opportunity: Gettysburg College--deadline Jan 31 '09

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH -- EMERGING WRITER LECTURER

One-year appointment, beginning August 2009, for a creative writer who plans a career
that involves college-level teaching, to teach three courses per semester, including
Introduction to Creative Writing and an advanced course in the writer's genre, as well as to
assist with departmental writing activities. Mentorship for teaching and assistance in
professional development provided. M.A., with a concentration in creative writing, M.F.A.,
or Ph.D. with creative dissertation, required. Teaching experience and literary magazine
publications are essential. Competitive salary.

To apply, send letter of application, c.v., the names of three references, and a 5-10 page
writing sample to Emerging Writer Lectureship, Department of English, Box 397,
Gettysburg College, 300 N. Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 17325, postmarked byJanuary
30, 2009. Electronic applications will not be accepted.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the
Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich
history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,600 students.
Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any
group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy. The College
assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability.

Application Information
Postal Address: Emerging Writer Lectureship
Department of English
Gettysburg College
300 North Washington Street
Box 397
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 337-6750
Fax: (717) 337-8551
TDD: (717) 337-6833