Playwriting Fellowship 2027-2029
About The Position
Emory University offers a two-year Playwriting Fellowship connected with its BA in Playwriting, a joint major offered by Theater Studies and the Creative Writing Program. The fellowship begins in Fall 2027 and provides a $50,000 salary, health benefits, and a $1,000 annual travel fund. A two-year commitment is assumed; renewal for the second year is contingent on a positive review of the first year. The Fellow has a 2-1 teaching load, including playwriting workshops and literature courses such as “Contemporary Drama.” The Fellow gives a public reading for the Creative Writing Reading Series and works with Theater Emory to develop a new play over the course of the fellowship. Fellows may also be asked to advise student honors theses and/or participate in other mentoring activities.
Requirements
- MFA in Playwriting or an equivalent degree earned within the past 8 years.
- Related teaching experience.
Nice To Haves
- A promising record of production and/or play development in regional or national theater.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 2-1 course load, including playwriting workshops and literature courses such as “Contemporary Drama.”
- Give a public reading for the Creative Writing Reading Series.
- Work with Theater Emory to develop a new play over the course of the fellowship.
- May advise student honors theses and/or perform other mentoring activities.
Benefits
- $50,000 salary.
- Health benefits.
- $1,000 annual travel fund.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
