Writer in Residence

Fixed Term Contract Duration: 2 Years

Post Available from 1^st September 2023

The Opportunity:

The appointee will be a published writer of poetry or prose fiction with demonstrable ability to engage with a varied cohort of talented and demanding students. They will also have demonstrable organisational skills, as well as established connections in the professional literary world in Edinburgh, central Scotland or beyond.

The appointment is for a fixed term of 2 years, starting in September 2023 and is not renewable.  The post is restricted to a two-year period in order that students and the University benefit from the varied development activities, experiences and exposure to professional writers that the rolling 2-year writer-in-residence programme provides.

We welcome applications for this post from all qualified candidates and particularly welcome applications from members of minority ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Knowledge of, and contacts in, local and national literary networks
• A substantial body of experience as a writer
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other literary professionals
• Experience of using digital platforms for online workshops and events
• Experience of organising readings and other similar events
• Established and recognised reputation for excellence among peers nationally and internationally

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