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.

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.

Job Ref: 051-25

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

Deadline: 24th April 2025