Job Description

Interested in a career at Langara College?Our employees exemplify Langara\'s values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.Current employee? Apply through Careers in your account. \xe2\x80\x8bJob Title: Writer in Residence, Department of EnglishEmployee Group: Other (ESA)Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)Start Date: Monday, January 13 2025End Date (if applicable): Friday, April 11 2025: The Langara College writer in residence position lasts for three months, from January 13 until April 11, 2025. Applicants for the program should have a substantial publishing record with recognized publishers. The stipend is $15,000 and does not include a housing allowance.While one of the primary functions of this writing residency is to provide the writer with an extended period of time to concentrate on their own writing, our program also provides opportunities for the writer to interact extensively with the Langara College community, enabling this audience\'s appreciation and understanding of both the writer\'s work and contemporary Canadian writing.Duties and Responsibilities:Independent ActivitiesThe candidate is encouraged to use their free time to develop a writing project, with Langara providing office space and other support.Community EngagementThe writer in residence is a member of the college community and therefore involved in a number of College-related events:\xc2\xb7 College-wide talk/reading(s)\xc2\xb7 Participation in the Strangers on a Train reading series\xc2\xb7 Social engagement(s) with College faculty/administrationStudent Mentorship\xc2\xb7 Office hours two days a week for manuscript consultations with students\xc2\xb7 Classroom visits for creative writing and literatureApplications should be submitted using the link above and include a resume/CV outlining your relevant qualifications, publications, and experience; a cover letter highlighting your expertise and vision for the residency; and a recent writing sample of up to 10 pages. If you have questions, please email .In recognition of systemic barriers and historical inequities, we will prioritize applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized writers; those with a disability; members of the trans and non-binary community; and other marginalized groups. Applicants are invited to self-identify in their cover letter.The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm PST on Friday, July 31, 2024Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 per hourPay Grade: ESA Variable EntryScheduled Weekly Hours: 14Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.Closing Date: Wednesday, July 31 2024People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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