Adjunct Faculty: MA in Writing

Institution Description

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. AAP offers high‑quality master’s degrees and certificate programs at its Washington, D.C., Center, at JHU's Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and online. AAP enrolls almost 6,000 students each academic year in over 45 programs and distinguishes itself through intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and 60 dedicated full‑time faculty.

Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as program chairs to oversee the academic rigor of AAP's graduate offerings. AAP's website, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). provides additional information.

Adjunct Faculty, MA in Writing – Krieger School of Arts and Sciences – Advanced Academic Programs – Johns Hopkins University.

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) division seeks non‑tenure‑track adjunct faculty to teach courses within the MA in Writing program. Classes are offered online asynchronously in Canvas or in real‑time via Zoom. We are looking for fiction and nonfiction writers who have published extensively. The ideal candidate has published at least one book and has online teaching experience, with particular interest in engaging students from diverse backgrounds.

Candidates may teach one or more of the following courses.

• Fiction Workshop – 490.660

  Fiction workshops focus on intensive writing and revision, with required reading. Students submit short stories or novel chapters for critique and revision.

• Nonfiction Workshop – 490.670

  General workshops give students extensive experience in writing and revising factual work. Students submit essays, articles, or book chapters, and revise based on peer and instructor feedback.

• Writing Memoir & Personal Essay Workshop – 490.693

  Specialized nonfiction workshop where students explore memoir and personal essay as distinct forms, developing voice and style in personal nonfiction.

• Heritage of Literature – Examining the 20th Century – 490.684

  Reading elective that examines historical development of fiction and nonfiction, emphasizing the interrelationship of social and cultural development with writing craft.

• Voice in Fiction and Nonfiction – 490.745

  Cross‑concentration craft elective examining aspects of voice in fiction and factual writing, with exercises to strengthen individual styles.

• Teach one or more MA in Writing courses online.
• Develop course materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
• Engage students from diverse backgrounds and support their academic success.
• Participate in program meetings and professional development as required.

• Advanced degree in creative writing, English, or journalism (master’s or higher).
• 1–3 years of higher education teaching experience in fiction or nonfiction classes.
• Extensive publication in popular press, literary journals, and/or book form.

• Terminal degree in Fiction Writing or a related field.
• 1–3 years of graduate‑level creative writing teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience.
• Familiarity with Canvas.
• Background to teach a wide variety of writing courses.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching evaluations for the two most recently taught courses
• Transcript from highest degree earned

The position will remain open until it is filled. The selected candidate will undergo a background check and provide three references.  

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

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