Job Description:

Seasonal Readers support the 2025-2026 MFA admission application reading season for the Literary Arts department at Brown University. This part-time, temporary position assists in the review of applications for the fiction track in the MFA program.

All reading and review is web-based and completed remotely on a flexible schedule. Seasonal Readers are expected to commit 5 hours per week between late-December and mid-February. Training will be provided in mid-December.  

Education and Experience

• A graduate-level degree (AM, MFA and/or PhD) is preferred; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Deep background in contemporary fiction practices

• Sensitivity to the range of narrative approaches

• A high level of confidentiality

• Ability to meet deadlines

• The capacity to work independently

• Facility with computing/online systems

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-11-19

Job Posting Title:

Seasonal Reader-1

Department:

Department of Literary Arts

Grade:

Ungraded Staff

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

5

Position Work Location:

Remote Eligible

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

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EEO Statement:

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