Longfellow Young Writers Camp - Lead Instructor

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is currently seeking applicants for the Longfellow Young Writers Camp Lead Instructor. The Longfellow Lead Instructor collaborates with the Director and Instructors to assemble the curriculum and deliver shared lesson plans. Additionally, the Lead Instructor develops the course reading list and other course materials as required, including writing prompts.

Program Dates: July 11, 2026 – July 19, 2026

Compensation: $2,000 for the camp

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Curriculum Leadership: Coordinates and leads instructor meetings ensuring learning outcomes, standards, and expectations are being met ; provides guidance and coaching to other instructors.
• Materials Preparation: Assists with preparing course materials.
• Cohort Leadership: Directly responsible for assigned cohort of campers/students.
• Instruction & Feedback: Teaches one (1) Creative Writing workshop during the Longfellow Camp and provides feedback to campers on their work.
• Collaboration & Meetings: Participates in staff meetings to discuss program progress and planning.
• Curriculum Adaptation: Adapts curriculum to meet the needs of all students who need individualized instruction.

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

Competencies

• Communication: Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills to coordinate meetings and assemble course plans.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, or closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional experience working with high school or college aged adolescence.
• Publications: Writer/Scholar with a reputable publishing portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's in English or Creative Writing is considered an asset.
• Teacher certification.

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

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