Applications are invited for a part-time (0.8) post combining the roles of Writer in Residence and Tutor in Creative Writing, based in the department of English Literature at the University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh - College of Humanities and Social Science, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Located within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, English Literature is an exceptionally strong subject area, rated among the top three departments in the UK in RAE 2008 and awarded a 5*A rating in RAE 2001.
The University wishes to appoint a highly capable person who will fulfil and develop the University-wide role of Writer in Residence while also contributing to the thriving Creative Writing MSc.
The appointee will be a published writer of prose fiction. S/he will also have experience of teaching Creative Writing to a varied cohort of talented and demanding students, at University level or equivalent. S/he will also have demonstrable organisational skills, as well as established connections in the professional literary world in Edinburgh, central Scotland or beyond.
The appointment is for a fixed term of 2 years, starting in April 2011.
Salary Scale: £25,001 - £28,983 pro rata
Please quote vacancy reference: 3013674JW
Closing date: 17 December 2010
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