Creative Writing Short Course Tutor

The opportunity

Are you passionate about storytelling and eager to share your creative expertise? At UAL Short Courses, you’ll inspire aspiring writers while contributing to one of the world’s leading creative universities. This is your chance to connect with a vibrant community, shape online and in person courses, and empower a new generation of writers to explore their creativity and achieve their potential.

UAL Short Courses deliver a wide array of distinctive courses, enabling students to learn from industry experts, acquire new skills, and enhance their portfolios. Our courses are scheduled across evenings, weekends, and weekdays, giving you the flexibility to balance teaching with your own creative projects.

We are currently seeking tutors to join our teaching pool. Opportunities are available for delivering the following courses:

Beginners Intensive Writing Short Course

8^th – 9^th March 2025, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 – 16:00

14^th – 15^th June 2025, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 – 16:00

8^th – 9^th September 2025, Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 – 16:00

Creative Writing For Beginners Short Course

16^th April – 4^th June, Wednesdays, 8:30 – 21:00

Introduction to Nature and Environmental Writing Online Short Course

15^th May – 26^th June, Thursdays, 18:00 – 20:30

25^th – 27^th June, 10:00 – 16:00, Wednesday – Friday

Writing a Short Story Short Course (NEW – course description to be finalised upon appointment)

15^th April – 13^th  May, 18:30 – 21:00, Tuesdays

About you

We are particularly keen to hear from practicing professionals who are at the forefront of their industries and are eager to impart new skills and experiences to our students.

You will be capable of planning and delivering inclusive sessions that develop and engage learners, incorporating your own specialisms and styles. A solid understanding of the industry or subject area is essential, as is prior experience in teaching or training. A teaching qualification is desirable but not mandatory. Tutors should be confident in working with diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds, creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Strong organisational skills, including the management of materials, are required.

We are UAL Short Courses

UAL Short Courses (UALSC) is part of the University’s department of Academic Enterprise which leads the University of the Arts London’s commercial educational operations. UALSC is one of the University’s wholly owned subsidiaries. There are 100 staff and 1,500 hourly paid staff in Academic Enterprise, which is integral to the University’s long-term development.

Its mission is to increase the amount of income generated by the University from non-core teaching and research activities. It includes several successful existing business operations including UAL Short Courses Ltd, Study Abroad and Preparation Programmes (SAPP) as well as UAL Arts Temps (UALAT).

How to apply

We recommend applying early, as the application deadline may be moved forward if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The deadline for applications is the 23^rd February. Interviews are scheduled to take place online the week commencing 26th March.

For general enquiries or to request reasonable adjustments such as extended time, pre-interview tech checks, assistance during interview etc., please contact agstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

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