Lecturer in Creative Writing

Job title:

Lecturer in Creative Writing

Company

University of Glasgow

Job description

The School of Critical Studies seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Creative Writing.The postholder will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of an international standard, to high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in securing research funding, and in offering academic administration within the School and College of Arts and Humanities.Applications are invited from candidates with an appropriate record of academic achievement in creative writing. We are looking for a candidate who will complement our existing strengths across teaching and research.The Creative Writing team sits within the English Literature subject area, alongside the School’s other subject areas of English Language, Scottish Literature and Theology and Religious Studies. In its research, the School fosters excellent connections with collaborators across Glasgow and beyond, and Creative Writing colleagues work actively and impactfully with local partners towards public engagement with their research. The post is part of our plan to expand Creative Writing in terms of both teaching and research, and the successful applicant will be a central part of that development.We especially welcome applications from candidates with a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) in creative writing or a related discipline, with an established reputation in research through an impressive publication profile, and significant experience teaching and supervising within the subject area in higher education.This post is full time and open ended.Visit our website for further information on the University of Glasgow’s School of Critical Studies:Informal Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Subject for English Literature and Creative Writing Professor Stephen Burn,For more information and to apply online:Closing date: 18th October 2024The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.For Appointment at Grade 7- Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit:We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community .We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website for more information.The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.£39,347 to £44,263 per annum

Expected salary

£39347 – 44263 per year

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:31:46 GMT

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