Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing for Marketing - 15660

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Lecturer Salary: Grade 8 from: £44,240 to £56,903 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £63,706 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.

Senior Lecturer Salary: Grade 10 from £61,929 to £67,422 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £71,365 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: 0.5 FTE
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 2 years

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home.

Creative Writing at Brunel is part of the Division of English and Creative Writing, which prides itself on excellence in teaching and research. In September 2024, in collaboration with Brunel Business School, we will launch an innovative new MSc in Creative Writing for Marketing. We are looking to recruit a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing for Marketing to cement our reputation for teaching excellence.

The successful candidate will teach primarily on this exciting new programme but may also be required to contribute to teaching in Creative Writing on our other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The individual will teach and lead modules on the new programme, including the core module Creative Writing for Marketing, and the optional module Creative Copywriting. The post holder will also contribute to admissions and recruitment on the new programme, working closely with the Programme Lead.

The successful applicant will be appointed on an Academic Education contract. Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership in pedagogic practice and delivery and evidence a track record of Creative Writing / Marketing teaching, good interpersonal and relationship-building skills, together with high standards of professionalism. Professional experience in the field of marketing (particularly in the Creative Industries) would be an advantage.

For informal discussions, please contact Jessica Cox (Division Lead for English and Creative Writing): Jessica.Cox@brunel.ac.uk.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 8 April 2024 (23:59pm)

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Brunel University wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.

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