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The Vancouver Public Library seeks applications for  the 2008 edition of their Writer-in-Residence program.  The deadline is January 18. Read on for the job description and information on how to apply.

From August 11 to December 12, 2008, the Vancouver Public Library will be hosting a resident author. The Writer-in-Residence program, now entering its fourth year,  promotes Canadian writing and literature to Vancouver citizens.  The aims of the residency are to foster greater appreciation for Canadian writing within the community, offer members of the community an opportunity to interact with the resident author, and to provide the space, time and resources for a Canadian author to write.

The Writer-in-Residence will provide advice to emerging writers through one-to-one consultations, seminars and school visits. This full time position (35 hours/week) requires 25% of the author’s time be spent on library programs or projects, leaving 75% of the work week available for creative writing.

Applicants are encouraged to identify innovative ways their residency would foster an appreciation for Canadian writing and involve communities not typically exposed to Canadian literature.

Requirements
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Minimum of one critically well-received title published professionally, including a complete work of fiction, short stories, poetry, drama or literary non-fiction
Professional teaching or public speaking experience
Comfortable and willing to engage with the public one-on-one and in group settings
Active participant in the writing community
In the early working stage of a new writing project intended for book-length publication

Remuneration
$4000/month (contract position)
Assistance available for travel expenses

*The successful candidate will be responsible for finding own accommodation.

Expressions of interest must include 1) a cover letter , 2) a resume with a history of literary publications, and previous experiences teaching, conducting library programs, facilitating workshops or other forms of public presentation, and 3) contact information for three referees. Applicants are also asked to submit, 4) a 20-30 page sample of recent writing along with reviews of earlier works.

* Once a short-list of candidates has been determined, the selection committee will be requesting three letters of reference from each of the short-listed applicants.

Application Deadline
Completed applications must be received by 5 PM (PST) on January 18, 2008.  Applications can mailed, Faxed, or e-mailed as a word document.

ATTN: Author Residency Selection Committee, c/o Barbara Edwards
Vancouver Public Library
Level 7,  350 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1
E-mail : programs@vpl.ca
FAX : 604.331.4080

* Terms of employment based on Canada Council guidelines.
* Position and length of term subject to Canada Council funding.

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