Part-time Instructor in Writing a Novella

2 weeks ago

Montréal, Canada Universite Concordia Full time

**Part-time Instructor in Writing A Novella**:
Last updated: May 8, 2023, 6:05 p.m.

**Course Title**:Writing A Novella
**Course Code**:CEJN 120
**Date posted**: May 9, 2023
**Application deadline**:May 22, 2023
**Format**:On-line (30 hours)

**Schedule**:
**Term**:Summer 2023
**Term dates**:June 21 - August 23, 2023
**Day**:Wed

**Time of day**:18:00-21:00

**Position description**:
**Course description and learning outcomes**:
The novella is generally shorter than a novel but both are considered long-form fiction, which is what students will be studying. Throughout the course, students will gain practice in various aspects of fiction writing. By the end of the course, students will complete an outline and a portion of their novella or novel.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

- Complete an outline of your novella or novel
- Plot your novella or novel using a narrative arc
- Create believable characters
- Compose convincing dialogue
- Complete short writing exercises on specific aspects of story-writing
- Use descriptive language in your writing
- Critique your own and other students’ work within the context of in-class workshops
- Manage and adhere to deadlines

**Qualifications and assets**:

- **Education**:BA or BFA with major in English or Creative Writing, or equivalent
- **Industry experience**:5 years of relevant work experience with substantial and current output from commercial publishers or in commercial publications in the novella or novel form, or equivalent
- 3 years of relevant teaching experience, or equivalent.

**How to apply**:
Concordia strives to be an inclusive institution that is welcoming of diverse backgrounds and experiences in order to improve learning, advance research, inspire creativity, and drive productivity. We define diversity broadly to include both ethnic and socio‐cultural background and diversity of perspectives, ideologies and traditions.

As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to conduct innovative research and to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.

**Adaptive measures**:
**Information about Concordia Continuing Education**
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Concordia Continuing Education (CCE) is an integral part of Concordia University. It enhances the general mission of the University by delivering a wide range of innovative professional development courses, bootcamps, programs, customized trainings and workshops that provide a unique and challenging experience. CCE is an opportunity hub that specializes in professional, personal and organizational growth. It offers distinctive learning opportunities in response to professional and organizational growth needs as well as strategic development needs. Whether it is to acquire new skills, surpass objectives or simply to discover and explore, we provide learning that works.

**Information about Concordia**
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Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.

“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.

Profoundly global, Concordia is North America’s top university under the age of 50 and is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. Driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement, Concordia is celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact.

**Information about Montreal**
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