Lecturer in Creative Writing (Research & Teaching)

The School of Critical Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Creative Writing.

Applications are invited from candidates with an appropriate record of academic achievement in creative writing. We especially welcome applicants working on either literary fiction or poetry, with an appetite for academic leadership, and knowledge of university systems and experience of working as part of a team within a university environment. We are keen to hear from applicants who have proven experience of helping to develop and/or lead an undergraduate Creative Writing degree programme.

Candidates should have a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in Creative Writing, with an impressive publication profile and significant experience teaching and supervising within the subject area in higher education.

Creative Writing sits within the English Literature subject area, alongside the School's other subject areas of English Language, Scottish Literature and Theology and Religious Studies. In its research, the School fosters excellent connections with collaborators across Glasgow and beyond, and Creative Writing colleagues work actively and impactfully with local partners towards public engagement with their research and publications. The post is part of our plan to expand Creative Writing in terms of both teaching and research, and the successful applicant will be a central part of that development.

The post is full-time and based at the Gilmorehill Campus in the West End of Glasgow.

Job Purpose:
To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College's strategic objectives. This is a Post-doctoral role in Creative Writing in the School of Critical Studies.

For appointment at Grade 8: To develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard and contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by delivering, organising and reviewing agreed teaching, assessment and administration processes to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Critical Studies.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.
2. Publish high quality creative and/or critical research for dissemination where appropriate, identifying potential sources of funding and contributing to and/or leading funding applications to help develop and enhance the research profile of the School and College.
3. Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.
4. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject's priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.
5. Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.
6. Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
7. Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.
8. Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.
9. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
10. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
11. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
12. To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

For appointment at Grade 8 (additional duties):
13. Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. Securing external resources to support research individually and/or jointly, as appropriate to the subject area.
14. Develop an expert reputation in the field by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate undertaking knowledge exchange activities.
15. Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally.
16. Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the College/School, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the wider organisation of the subject area.
17. Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.
18. Develop effective approaches which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.
19. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem-based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.
20. Develop effective working relationships with students and early career staff in the subject specialism, providing specialist advice, support and academic leadership. Work in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.
21. To supervise project work at undergraduate and Masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.

Knowledge & Qualifications (Essential):
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.
A2 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline and of teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area.
A3 Thorough knowledge and ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/sector/external awareness.
A4 Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area.

For appointment at Grade 8 (Essential):
A5 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in related discipline with a growing reputation for scholarship within the subject area.
A6 Membership of relevant professional body, where appropriate.
A7 Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in the specialist subject/discipline to develop research and teaching programmes/methodologies/learning support.

Skills (Essential):
C1 Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.
C2 Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the School's research profile in accordance with School objectives.
C3 Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within the subject area and wider School environment.
C4 Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.
C5 Ability to manage and prioritise effectively the full range of academic responsibilities, while engaging proactively and successfully with the requirements of the Early Career Development Programme (where applicable).

For appointment at Grade 8 (Essential):
C6 Established reputation in research and teaching, including an international research profile in the subject area.
C7 Proven ability to design, review and enhance multiple learning, teaching and assessment programmes.
C8 Ability to communicate complex or conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding and developing early career academic colleagues.
C9 Ability to contribute to broader leadership and management activities along with an awareness of current and future priorities of the University/College/School/Service.

Desirable:
D1 Proven ability to teach across genres of creative writing.

Experience (Essential):
E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.
E2 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.
E3 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

For appointment at Grade 8 (Essential):
E4 Established track record of research outputs and of applying for, and ideally securing, external research funding compatible with enhancing the School's research profile.
E5 Experience and achievement in the relevant field reflected in an expanding personal academic portfolio.
E6 Experience of developing and demonstrating teaching and research methods and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods.
E7 Track record of continuous engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.
E8 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.
E9 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Desirable:
F1 Experience of teaching in higher education at postgraduate level.
F2 Experience of administration in a higher education context.

Terms and Conditions:
Salary will be Grade 7/8, £41,885 - £46,970 / £51,258 - £59,390 per annum. This post is full time and open ended.

The successful candidate will be enrolled onto the University's Early Career Development Programme (ECDP).

Benefits include: 41 days of leave for full time staff, generous pension, benefits and discount packages, flexible working, health and wellbeing support including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff.

Informal enquiries should be directed to the Head of Subject for English Literature, Professor Stephen Burn: [email protected]