Lecturer in English and Creative Writing

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and inspiring Lecturer in English and Creative Writing with research expertise pertaining to global and/or postcolonial literatures post 1800, and able to teach across a broad English and Creative Writing curriculum. As well as these specialist areas, the successful candidate will teach across the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate English and Creative Writing curriculum.

You will be able to make a strong contribution to the department's research culture and group and will have a convincing research trajectory (appropriate to career stage). You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent interpersonal skills and will work effectively both independently and as part of a team with colleagues, students, and internal, and external associates.

Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, the School of Society and Culture is a progressive team of inspiring teachers and researchers. The School brings together subjects that play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues and that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future. The School has created a learning environment that brings together English, creative writing, social and political sciences, law, Education and the humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions. The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role these subjects play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

The post requires:

• A PhD (or equivalent expertise) in English and/or Creative Writing (or a related subject)
• Research specialism related to global and/or postcolonial literatures post 1800 and a strong research trajectory (appropriate to career stage)
• Ability to teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate English and Creative Writing curriculum
• Ability and willingness to co-supervise a range of PhD projects on global and/or postcolonial literature
• Strong digital skills with an aptitude to teach creatively and to quickly master new learning systems and platforms
• Experience of academic administration responsibilities
• Excellent academic and pastoral support for students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team and to take initiative

For an informal discussion, please contact james.goulbourne@plymouth.ac.uk  Associate head of School, Humanities and Political Studies or via the School Office (+44) 01752 585814

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place late November/early December and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

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