Online Adjunct Faculty – The Publishing Ecosystem

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. Engage students in an asynchronous and inclusive learning environment by providing guidance and resources in a pre-developed online course .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $2,200 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Creative Writing with a focus on Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, and Speculative genres. Capable of fostering an inclusive online learning environment while providing constructive feedback and support to students.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MFA Or MA In Creative WritingEstablished Record Of Novel PublicationExperience In Traditional And Self-PublicationFacilitation Of Online DiscussionsHolistic Student Support

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

Instruction And FeedbackCollaborationCommunicationStudent EngagementConstructive Feedback

Industry Keywords

Contemporary FictionThrillerMysteryHistoricalWomens FictionRomanceYoung AdultSpeculative FictionSci-fiFantasy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage students in an asynchronous and inclusive learning environment by providing guidance and resources in a pre-developed online course
Provide instruction, feedback, and experiential and application-based learning
Support students in achieving their learning and career goals
Report to the faculty dean team
Respond to students within set timeframes and proactively reach out to students needing additional support
Recognize student needs holistically and connect them with resources
Encourage participation, collaboration, and strong faculty-student relationships
Stay current in the field of expertise and share experience and supplementary materials
Explain complex topics in accessible ways
Evaluate student work and provide individualized, constructive feedback within set timeframes
Facilitate online discussions and foster an inclusive, engaging, respectful environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

MFA or MA in Creative Writing
Established record of novel publication going back at least two years in Contemporary fiction (Thriller, Mystery, Historical, Womens), Romance, Young Adult, and/or Speculative (Sci-fi/Fantasy/Horror) genres
Experience in both traditional and self-publication preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-funded retirement
Free tuition program
Professional development opportunities