Part Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Writing for Young People (Fixed Term)
Bath Spa University
- School of Writing Publishing & Humanities
Location:
Bath, Hybrid
Salary:
Grade Ac3S/Ac3A
Hours:
Part Time
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:
7th October 2025
Closes:
3rd November 2025
We are looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Writing for Young People to join the Creative Writing team at Bath Spa University. We are keen to recruit someone who is passionate about writing for young people and young adults and who will bring their industry knowledge and expertise as an established author to their teaching and research.
(This is a Fixed Term, part-time 0.4 contract from September 2025 – August 2026)
About the Role
Within this role you will be designing and delivering teaching and assessment on our MA Writing for Young People programme as well as contributing to undergraduate teaching and or short courses in creative writing. The role will also involve 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.
As part of our Creative Writing community, you will be engaging in relevant research and scholarly activity in support of the university’s research strategy, contributing to internal and external networks, and building productive relationships with external partners. You will also be supervising and mentoring colleagues with less experience, advising on their personal development.
About You
Experience of university level learning, teaching and assessment in Creative Writing
Publication record as a writer for children and/or young adults.
Knowledge and experience of writing for children and/or young adults sector
Use of digital learning environments and e-learning tools
Relevant research degree and experience
Experience of curriculum design and development
Experience of developing and running short courses
Interest in pedagogic innovation and working with external partners
HEA Fellowship is desirable but not essential
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade - Ac3S - Lecturer Starting from £17,898 per annum pro rata £44,746 Ac3A - Senior Lecturer - Starting from £19,529 per annum, pro rata £48,823
This is a Fixed Term, part-time 0.4 contract from September 2025 – August 2026
Applicants with less than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.
Applicants with more than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6 month probation period.
Online Interview Date - 24th November 2025
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.
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