Lecturer in Creative and Professional Writing

The School of Humanities is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to join its team of award-winning writers within the department of Creative and Professional Writing.

This position will be permanent 0.5 from 1st August 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will be a creative writer with a track record of published or forthcoming work, and a proven ability as an excellent teacher at HE level. A PhD in Creative and/or Critical Writing or relevant discipline (or being demonstrably close to the completion of one) is highly desired, but a strong research plan working towards doctoral qualification, and specifically to the School’s 2027 REF submission, is essential. You will play an active role in the ongoing development of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including MRes, and PhD supervision, by designing and delivering your own modules and participating fully in curriculum design. You will also be encouraged to contribute to the region’s literary platforms, public events series and outreach projects, including co-organisation of industry seminars with visiting writers and professionals from the publishing industry.

We are especially interested in hearing from candidates with a pedagogical and research interest in Creative Non-Fiction, including areas of Life Writing, Literary Travel Writing, Storytelling, Screenwriting and Eco-narratives. Research, publication and interest in Digital and Transmedia Narratives is also an advantage but not essential.

The University of Wolverhampton is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified professionals from all backgrounds. All appointments will be made on merit.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Frank Wilson, Head of the School of Humanities /Associate Dean, at [email protected] .

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges).