"Lecturer in Creative Writing"

Lecturer in Creative Writing

University of Kent - English

Placed On: 6th November 2025
Closes: 20th November 2025
Job Ref: SOH-012-25

Hours per Week: 17.5

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 8 Months

Do you have the breadth and depth of specialist knowledge to teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Creative Writing fiction? Are you available for a fixed term part time post? If yes, then this role may be ideal for you.

The University of Kent is seeking a Lecturer in Creative Writing (Prose) to contribute to the development and delivery of modules in the School of Humanities. You will have prior experience of teaching in Creative Writing (Prose) and be able to deliver excellent teaching and engage in aspects of scholarship and/or pedagogic research in the subject area in support of career development. The role will also involve administrative responsibilities, working collaboratively towards the School and University aims.

The role is offered on an Education, Scholarship and Professional Practice (ES&P) contract, appropriate for candidates who are student focussed in teaching and pedagogic research with demonstrable commitment to all aspects of teaching in higher education, including assessment, feedback and academic support.

As a Lecturer in Creative Writing, you can expect to be involved in:

• Teaching, convening, and examining undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Creative Writing (Fiction) and to contribute to curriculum development in these areas
• Teaching and convening MA modules in Creative Writing (Fiction) as required
• Attending and participating in appropriate seminars and conferences to support research-led teaching, scholarship, and/or professional practice in your disciplinary area.
• Attending School and Centre for Creative Writing meetings as appropriate

What will you bring to the role?

• Completed PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to teach within established undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Experience of effective teaching and assessment in the subject area in a higher education setting
• Successful teaching of relevant modules across a broad range of undergraduate degree and MA levels

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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For further information regarding the application process, please contact: peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SOH-012-25.