Writing Workshops: Instructor Opportunities
At Writing Workshops, we believe creative growth flourishes through inclusive teaching methods, global viewpoints, and fresh workshop models.
Each month, over 45% of course enrollments are returning students, proof that we are fulfilling our mission to help our adult student body grow, connect, and advance on their path to publication. That almost half of our students each month are returning students lets us know our incredible instructors are doing an amazing job.
We welcome instructor and publishing professional candidates of all cultural backgrounds, working in any genre—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, publishing, playwriting, and beyond—who share these commitments.
What We Value
Engaged Instruction: We look for passionate educators who are skilled in the craft of writing and who will foster a supportive, inspiring environment.
Cultural Awareness: Our instructors should be ready to explore how personal identity, background, and tradition shape writing, encouraging honest conversations within their groups.
Inclusivity and Accessibility: We prioritize those eager to create a welcoming space for every participant.
Qualifications
Our instructors tend to have one or more of the following credentials: an MFA, substantial publication history, and extensive teaching experience.
Application Process
- We review applications on an ongoing basis, in line with our current needs.
- If there is no immediate opening, you may not hear from us right away.
- We keep all applications on file unless you ask us to remove yours.
Current Instructor Needs
At present, we are looking for new class pitches across fiction, poetry, nonfiction, publishing, and screenwriting classes. Please get to know our catalog and current offerings before submitting your pitch.
Programming Wish List
We are open to all pitches. The always-changing list below happens to be the one-time seminar & multi-week class pitches we would like to see in our inbox right now. Don't worry if your class idea isn't on this list, we still want to hear from you!
-Writing Sex Scenes
-Introduction to Writing Short Fiction
-Introduction to Writing Creative Nonfiction
-Advanced Short Fiction Workshop
-Write a Messy Novel Draft in XX Number of Weeks
-Write a Messy Memoir Draft in XX Number of Weeks
-Writing About Nature
IndieMFA Program pitches we would like to see in our inbox:
-2026 Full-length Novel Incubator (9 - 12 month program)
-2026 Full-length Memoir Incubator (9 - 12 month program)
-2026 Full-length Essay Collection Incubator (9 - 12 month program)
-2026 Full-length Short Story Collection Incubator (9 - 12 month program)
Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with our writing community. We look forward to reading your application!