Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Research and Education) – School of English, Drama and Creative Studies – 104829 – Grade 8

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Assistant Professor in Creative Writing (Research and Education) – School of English, Drama and Creative Studies – 104829 – Grade 8

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University of Birmingham

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Job Description:Position DetailsSchool of English, Drama and Creative StudiesLocation: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKFull time starting salary is normally in the range £46,485 to £55,295 with potential progression once in post to £62,098Grade: 8Full Time, PermanentClosing date: 2nd December 2024Academic Development Programme – new Assistant Professors will undertake a 5-year development programme, at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop.BackgroundThe School of English, Drama and Creative Studies (EDACS)The School of English, Drama and Creative Studies is a vibrant and thriving school situated within the College of Arts and Law. It hosts a community of academics and students researching and learning together in areas including Linguistics, Media and Communication, Film Studies, English Literature, Creative Writing and Drama and Theatre Arts. Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes combine academic scholarship with creative practice and offer students opportunities to learn from industry experts and partners in the Creative Industries. One of the School’s strengths includes the study of Shakespeare both on the Edgbaston Campus and at the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon. EDACS encourages inter-disciplinarity and intellectual collaboration both in teaching and research.The Department of Film and Creative Writing (FCW)The is part of the within the College of Arts and Law. The Department is committed to creative and critical practice in teaching and research and includes among its internationally renowned scholars and award-winning writers. There is a vibrant PhD community, and the department enjoys strong relationships with national and international organisations, regularly hosting professional conferences, literary festivals and guest speakers. We are proud to work with B-Film: The Birmingham Centre for Film Studies on a range of research and student-focussed events and projects that run throughout the year.Equal OpportunitiesThe University of Birmingham is an equal opportunities employer. The School of English, Drama and Creative Studies recognises that strength and success comes from diversity and strives to maintain a flexible and supportive environment that enables all staff and students to flourish. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award.Interview format/requirementsShortlisted candidates will be required to attend for interview and deliver a presentation. Further information will be given to shortlisted candidates.There will be an on-line drop-in session with Dr Richard Langley and Dr Isabel Galleymore from the Department of Film and Creative Writing on Wednesday 13th November 2024 between 11am and 12 noon for people who might wish to ask a question in person rather than via email. If you would like to book a short slot, please email Dr Langley ).Role SummaryThe School seeks to recruit an Assistant Professor in Creative Writing with effect from 1st January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post holder will have particular skills in the writing of prose (fiction and/or creative non-fiction). Applications from candidates with an experience of scriptwriting (for screen, radio, or stage) would be particularly welcome. The post holder will be an active practitioner in their creative field, with an emerging or extant record of research excellence.Research excellence will include initiating, conducting and disseminating original research. Your research will have measurable outcomes reflected in your growing national (and ideally international) reputation.In addition to delivering excellence in teaching and research, successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all colleagues and students.Management and administration is likely to involve contributions at Departmental and School level, and/or making an important contribution to some managerial/leadership activities (e.g. working groups) within the University. This may include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach, or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University.Main DutiesEducationUsing a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students, including (as appropriate):

• teaching and examining courses at a range of levels;
• planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same;
• designing contemporary, inclusive, engaging and academically challenging curriculum content;
• working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching, learning and assessment;
• using digital resources/environments effectively to support learning and assessment;
• developing programme proposals and making substantial contributions to the design of teaching programmes more widely;
• where appropriate, undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining;
• developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods;
• developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement activities or similar on own specialism that enhances the student experience or employability and which benefits the College and University;
• devising and supervising projects, student dissertations and practical work.

ResearchPlanning and carrying out research, including (as appropriate):

• planning and publishing high quality research, including winning financial support;
• project managing research activities, and/or supervising other research staff;
• presenting findings in publications and conference proceedings;
• effectively supervising and mentoring PhD students or early Career Researchers;
• providing expert advice to staff and students within the discipline;
• participating in research-related enabling activities such as adding value to a cross disciplinary network;
• applying knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding;
• developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, and enterprise (including business engagement, public engagement) and similar activity that is of benefit to the College and the University, including ensuring that the impact of your activities is realised fully and the impact is documented.

Management/AdministrationContributing to Departmental/School administration, including:

• contributing to the administration/management of research and/or teaching across the Department/School;
• leading and managing a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive);
• advising on personal development of colleagues and students;
• making a major contribution to some administrative activities within the University (e.g. appeals panels, working groups);
• managing enterprise, business development, and public engagement activities;
• developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach;
• actively manages equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour.

CitizenshipContributing to an inclusive working environment:

• demonstrating a willingness to be involved in a variety of activities supporting University life (e.g., participation in graduation, Departmental/School committees);
• demonstrating support for colleagues, such as sharing resources, providing advice;
• willingness to volunteer for one-off duties (such as supporting School, Institute, and Departmental projects);
• positively engaging in School strategic initiatives;
• proactive support and involvement in activities specifically contributing to a positive and inclusive community spirit across the School/College/University.

Person Specification

• A higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area
• Extensive research/teaching experience at HE level and scholarship within subject specialism
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning/research
• Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels

Teaching

• Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes
• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching, and advising colleagues
• Experience and success in knowledge transfer, enterprise and similar activity that enhances the student experience or employability

Research

• Experience and achievement reflected in a growing reputation
• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in planning, undertaking and project managing research to deliver high quality results
• Experience in creative writing practice-based research and a developing publication record
• Extensive experience of applying and/or developing and devising successful models, techniques and methods.
• Experience and achievement in knowledge transfer, enterprise and similar activity

Management Administration

• Ability to contribute to School/Departmental management processes
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation, policies, procedures are applied
• Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and supporting international students
• Experience of scriptwriting (for screen, radio and/or stage).

Informal enquiries to Dr Richard Langley, email:We believe there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone .

Expected salary

£46485 – 55295 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:03:33 GMT

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