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Lecturer in Creative Writing

Royal holloway, university of london - department of english.

Salary:  £47,719 per annum - including London Allowance

This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer in Creative Writing in the English Department, to start in the Summer Term (from 29 th   April 2024)

Creative writing is expanding at RHUL. Joining the CW team at an exciting phase of ongoing development, this key appointment will teach both MA and UG level students. The primary focus of the job is poetry; experience in other forms of creative writing and the ability to teach them (non-fiction and fiction), though not a requirement, may be an advantage.

Applicants should have a proven record of high-quality publication and teaching. The successful candidate may be required to teach BA and MA courses, and to supervise MA final projects and PhD students. The appointee will be expected to participate fully in delivering the Department’s objectives, undertaking writing, teaching, and public engagement. They will also participate in departmental administration as requested by the Head of Department.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Bedford Square, London, with some teaching scheduled at Egham, Surrey, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adam Roberts on   [email protected]   or +44 (0)1784 443511.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:   [email protected]  

Please quote the reference:   0224-073

Closing Date:  23:59, 31 st   March 2024

Interview Date:  17 th   April 2024

Further details:    Job Description & Person Specification  

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our   Equality and Diversity Intranet page .

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