Playwriting Fellowship 2027-2029

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•$50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Emory University offers a two-year Playwriting Fellowship connected to 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, teaching playwriting workshops and literature courses such as “Contemporary Drama.” The Fellow will give a public reading for the Creative Writing Reading Series and work with Theater Emory to develop a new play over 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 playwriting workshops and literature courses, such as “Contemporary Drama,” with a 2-1 teaching load.
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.