Lecturer in Creative Writing (Poetry)

Grade 7a Salary Range £41,885 - £48,337 pro rata (Incremental progression)  

Part Time 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours) 

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, The post sits in the Creative Writing programme, which offers both a BA and MA degree.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery, development and enhancement of teaching, learning and research in the School, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Creative Writing, and in the wider School as appropriate. Experience of work as a published poet would be a distinct advantage.

You will have experience in delivering quality teaching at undergraduate level, a publication record commensurate with career stage, and a passion for supporting diverse cohorts of students. This post is available on a 0.5fte basis (17.5 hours per week) from January 2027.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine).
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave.
• Excellent staff pension scheme.
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development.
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery.
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site.
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility).

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

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For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Siobhan Talbott, Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at s.talbott@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 9 November 2026

Interviews will be held on: 27 November 2026

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