Senior Lecturer

Job no:507094
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Faculty of Arts, Level C

(Level C) $123,075 to $141,537 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

Continuing position available

The School of Humanities is seeking an outstanding scholar who can undertake research and teaching within the field of Creative Writing.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and supervise postgraduate research projects in the field of Creative Writing. Candidates must have a PhD in Creative Writing or a related discipline, an excellent track record of publications and demonstrated effectiveness as an undergraduate teacher in this field. Preference will be given to a person who is able to teach beyond their field of specialisation, including in literature, and who has a track record of working with postgraduate coursework and research students.

To be successful you will need:

• PhD in Creative Writing or in a related discipline
• Demonstrated excellence in the publication of fiction and/or creative non-fiction, with a national reputation in the field
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an undergraduate teacher of creative writing
• Demonstrated ability to teach in a team environment
• The ability and willingness to teach in an online environment

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership in a diverse range of disciplines clustered around the arts, humanities and social sciences. It currently serves the needs of around 5000 enrolled students, many graduates going on to become leading politicians, policy makers, historians, curators, musicians and writers.

Learn more at: arts.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 12 March 2022

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Julian Murphet
Head of English and Creative Writing, School of Humanities
P: +61 (8) 8313 4561
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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