2016-17 Writer in Residence
Writer in Residence
Memorial University
Department of English
The Department of English invites applications for a Writer in Residence for Fall Semester 2016 or Winter Semester 2017, subject to the availability of matching funding from the Canada Council and Memorial University. The position is intended to honour new and established writers whose published work demonstrates a high level of literary achievement. In the course of the residency, the author will work on his or her writing projects while making time available to students and writers within the University and in the community at large. Authors wishing to be considered for the position are asked to provide a letter of application which describes the work to be undertaken during the residency, a curriculum vitae, a bibliography of published work, and a writing sample of current work of up to 20 pages no later than Tuesday, September 15, 2015. When an author has been selected, a joint application will be made to the Author Residency program of the Canada Council. Remuneration for the position, if funding is approved, will be approximately $20,000 (plus return air fare). Written or electronic applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Jennifer Lokash, Head
Department of English
Memorial University
St. John’s, Newfoundland A1C 5S7
Email: jlokash@mun.ca
Telephone: 709-737-8277
Fax: 709-737-4528
Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.