Penn State Altoona: Resident Creative Nonfiction Writer.

The Penn State Altoona English Program is taking applications for a one-semester teaching residency in Creative Nonfiction writing. The residence, designed to offer an emerging writer substantial time to write, offers a $4,100 stipend & an additional $4,000 allowance to cover room & board in return for teaching one sophomore-level Creative Nonfiction writing workshop during the Fall 2007 semester (August 27-December 20). The resident writer will also give two readings & work informally with our English majors. Benefits are not included. We are looking for a writer with publications in literary or commercial magazines. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of the work submitted. MA in Creative Writing or English is required. Teaching experience is preferred. The application should consist of a writing sample (one essay or ten pages from a book); a c.v., including publishing history; & one or more letters of recommendation. Send to: Emerging Writer Residency, Dr. Thomas Liszka, Misciagna Family Ctr. for Performing Arts, Pos #: A-24665, Penn State Altoona, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3760. Review of applications will begin May 14, & continue until position is filled. For additional information, visit www.altoona.psu.edu.