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Asia Creative Writing Programme: Visiting Writer information submission (invited writers only)

NTU Main Campus, SingaporeFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
Based in Singapore

Core

Appoint established Visiting Writers to lead the Asia Creative Writing Programme at NTU, providing mentorship, teaching, and public engagement to advance creative writing in Singapore.

Role type

Visiting Writer (Programme Leader)

Builds

Creative writing development programmes and public literary events

Domain

Higher Education / Creative Writing / Literary Translation

Required skills

Creative writing practice (poetry, fiction, playwriting, screenwriting, creative non-fiction, multimedia writing) OR Literary translation; Expertise in instruction of creative writing or literary translation; Experience facilitating writer development programmes

Preferred skills

Publication or production history demonstrating excellence; Track record in at least one of Singapore's four official languages (Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil)

Responsibilities

Undertake light teaching and marking duties in an undergraduate course; Conduct masterclasses/workshops; Provide individual writing consultations/mentorships; Participate in public engagement events (readings, panel discussions, lectures)

Seniority

Senior, established practitioner