The English Department and the Program in American Studies at Smith College invite applications from distinguished non-fiction writers for a visiting joint appointment as the Joan Leiman Jacobson Writer in Residence, to begin July 1, 2025.  Authors in a range of non-fiction genres with a strong record of publication and teaching experience are eligible to apply, particularly essayists, journalists, science and environment writers, and critics.  Previous recipients include Hilton Als, Dava Sobel, Russ Rymer, and Susan Faludi.  Teaching responsibilities for this position will include one undergraduate writing workshop each semester; in American Studies, a course in writing about American society and culture; in English, a course in narrative and/or creative non-fiction.  Jacobson Writers in Residence contribute to the dynamic writing communities of Smith College and the wider Northampton area, and one public lecture or reading is expected at some time during the residency.  This two-year, half-time, benefits-eligible position offers an annual salary of $60,000 and a housing stipend, with the possibility of renewal for a third year.  Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in research and teaching across the liberal arts.  A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mount Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. 

To apply, please submit an application at http://apply.interfolio.com/159607.  This should include a letter of interest, including a description of work-in-progress and teaching experience and philosophy; a curriculum vitae; a 20-page writing sample; three letters of recommendation, one of which should address teaching experience, and an Inclusion/Diversity Statement.  Finalists may be asked for additional materials.  Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025.

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