Lecturer in Creative Writing

Full time fixed term 

Location: York

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum 

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Creative Writing, clustered within the School of Humanities, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience (achieving 98% for Academic Support and 90% for Teaching on my Course in the most recent NSS). Our School offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from BA, MA, to MFA and PhD.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and developing postgraduate offers in Creative Writing. This is a 12-month 1.0 Maternity Cover role. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing a solid research profile.

Key requirements

Candidates will have expertise in teaching an area of Creative Writing at undergraduate level. There may also be an opportunity to teach at postgraduate level as well. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in Creative Writing. Whilst we focus on areas including prose fiction, short fiction, poetry, and  creative non-fiction (to name a few), other research specialisms are welcome as we are keen to foster new connections.

You must have successful teaching experience of Creative Writing at postgraduate level. A ‘track record' of grant capture is desirable but not essential.

Further Information

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Vybarr Cregan-Reid at v.creganreid@yorksj.ac.uk. 

It is anticipated that the selection process will involve the delivery of a teaching session lasting 20 minutes which will be followed by a panel interview.

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2025

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum