Adjunct Lecturer, Applied Writing in the Narrative Medicine Context and Beyond (Fall '26)

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person class lectures, instructional activities, and classroom discussion
• Evaluate student work and grade assignments
• Maintain and enhance the course in Canvas, Columbia University’s learning management system
• Attend Narrative Medicine faculty meetings
• Hold weekly office hours

Qualifications

• MFA in Creative Writing or a related field
• Experience teaching writing at the university level, with a strong grasp of craft, reflective practice, and process-oriented pedagogy
• Strong communication and problem solving skills and an ability to multi-task

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with the field of Narrative Medicine
• A terminal degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines
• 2+ years graduate-level university teaching experience

Pay

Compensation Range - $11,000 - $12,000 per semester-length course.