Lecturer in Creative Writing

At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace.

These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a satisfactory amount of applications are received

The University of Hull invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Creative Writing.

We are seeking an imaginative practitioner whose creative work engages with both traditional and contemporary forms. You will join a thriving, student-focused department with a rich literary heritage and a national reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Candidates should demonstrate a growing publication profile, experience in innovative and inclusive teaching, and a commitment to interdisciplinary, collaborative practice. We particularly welcome applicants whose work intersects with digital platforms or technologies, such as multimedia storytelling, writing for screen or games, immersive media, or performance writing. Confidence in using and teaching digital tools and an awareness of the evolving role of AI in creative practice will be an advantage. The role includes teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research development, and contributions to our vibrant academic community. We are open to job share arrangements for suitably qualified candidates.

We are open to the possibility of job share, which will look like two suitable candidates making up the 1.0 FTE.

For further information please see attached Job Description.

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