The Words Without Borders has announced applications for its 2026–27 Education Fellowship, a part-time, remote opportunity designed for early-career professionals interested in international literature, education, curriculum development, and literary programming. The fellowship is structured to provide in-depth professional experience within the organisation’s award-winning educational platform, WWB Campus, while contributing to the broader mission of expanding access to global literature in educational settings.
This fellowship is particularly suited to individuals pursuing careers as educators, scholars, curriculum developers, or professionals in literary and cultural programming. It offers practical training in digital education design, editorial workflows, and outreach to global learning communities.
Programme Overview
The Education Fellowship is a nine-month, part-time role beginning in September 2026. Fellows are expected to work approximately 20 hours per week, with remote participation from any location. However, working hours must align with Eastern Time (10:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday).
The fellowship is embedded within WWB’s educational initiative, WWB Campus, which uses contemporary international literature to create structured learning resources for students and educators. During the fellowship period, the programme will finalise and publish a new literary unit focused on writing from India while updating existing content across eight established country-based units.
The role provides structured exposure to digital education systems, literary content development, and programme administration within a globally oriented literary organisation.
Organisational Context
The Words Without Borders is widely recognised as a leading platform for international literature in translation. Founded in 2003, the organisation promotes cultural understanding by making global literary voices accessible to readers, educators, and students worldwide.
Its education programme, WWB Campus, extends this mission into classrooms by curating literary texts, contextual materials, lesson plans, and multimedia resources. The platform is designed to support cross-cultural learning and foster sustained engagement with international writing.
WWB Campus also hosts virtual and in-person events, including author and translator visits, as well as professional development opportunities for educators. These initiatives aim to bridge literary communities and educational institutions through accessible, globally focused learning tools.
Core Responsibilities
The Education Fellow will support a range of editorial, educational, and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include:
- Uploading and publishing educational materials on WWB Campus and related digital platforms
- Proofreading curricular content, blog posts, newsletters, and social media materials for accuracy and consistency
- Maintaining and updating existing digital learning resources, ensuring:
- Functional hyperlinks
- Correct grammar and spelling
- Consistent formatting
- Up-to-date content across all materials
- Researching and evaluating contextual resources for literary texts featured on WWB Campus
- Communicating with authors, translators, and contributors where necessary
- Writing educational content, including:
- Blog posts
- Reading guides
- Lesson plans
- Supporting virtual and in-person educational events such as webinars and author engagements
- Assisting with additional tasks as assigned by the education programme team
These responsibilities combine editorial precision with educational content development, requiring both analytical and communication skills.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:
- A bachelor’s degree is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent proofreading and editing abilities (preferred)
- At least one year of teaching experience at secondary or tertiary level (strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with the literature, language, or culture of at least one country outside the United States
- Demonstrated interest in international literature, translation, or global education
- Strong organisational, research, and writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently
- Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a small team environment
- Proficiency in tools such as:
- Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Spreadsheet software
- Project management platforms (e.g., Trello)
- Design tools such as Canva (advantageous)
Applicants must also be legally authorised to work in the United States at the time of application.
Work Structure and Compensation
The fellowship is a paid opportunity offering:
- Hourly rate of $18
- Approximately 20 hours of work per week
- Paid vacation and sick leave benefits
- Remote work flexibility, with required availability during specified US Eastern Time working hours
The position is structured to provide professional development within a real-world educational publishing environment while supporting meaningful contributions to international literary education.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials via email to jobs@wordswithoutborders.org with the subject line “Education Fellowship”:
- A detailed cover letter outlining relevant experience and professional goals, including confirmation of US work authorisation
- A current résumé
- A separate document containing two original educational resource recommendations related to the short story “A Failed Journey”
- Each entry should be 2–3 sentences long
- Content should be student-friendly, engaging, and suitable for secondary and college learners
- Resources must be accessible, reliable, and unbiased
The application deadline is 17 April 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Professional Values and Inclusion
The Words Without Borders maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those historically underrepresented in publishing and education.
The organisation values diverse perspectives and seeks candidates who can contribute to its mission of expanding global literary understanding.
Important Notice
Applicants are advised that the use of generative AI in application materials is discouraged and may negatively affect selection outcomes.
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Disclaimer: Remote Job Opportunities (RJO) is not the organization offering the fellowship. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to RJO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
