Lecturer - Creative Writing - Poetry (Part-time)

We are currently seeking a Lecturer Creative Writing - Poetry to design and deliver excellent teaching across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate poetry modules for new and developing poets. You will engage in research and scholarly activity, and contribute to course administration, curriculum planning and development. 

This is a part-time, (0.6 FTE) 12-month fixed term contract role. 

About the Role

Within this role you will contribute to undergraduate teaching in introductory poetry and final-year projects, as well as postgraduate manuscript supervision for poets on the MA Creative Writing programme. The role also involves managing modules and assessments via the University’s virtual learning environment, supporting programme development, and engaging in key activities such as student recruitment and open days.

About You

• A significant track record as a published poet 
• A good first degree in a relevant discipline
• Recent, successful experience of university level teaching in this subject area
• Recent, successful experience of university level teaching in this subject area and/or experience in running professional workshops for aspiring writers 
• A higher and/or research degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience of writing successful funding proposals/applications
• Successful track record of raising funds
• Fellowship of the HEA

Additional Information

Salary Grade 8s (part-time 0.6 – 12 month fixed term contract) (£26,476 - £28,041 per annum) (£44,128 - £46,735 pro rata)

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

This is a part-time 0.6FTE, fixed term 12 month role.

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: 
  • https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: 

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.

Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University was voted Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2024, and an impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work. 

We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive.

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