Lecturer In Creative Writing

Location: Singleton or Bay Campus, Swansea

About The Role

The department is recruiting a full time and part time (0.5) Lecturer in Creative Writing.

Creative Writing is a vibrant, growing discipline, and an integral part of the Department of English Literature and the School of Culture and Communication. The birthplace of Dylan Thomas, Swansea has long been considered an important creative and cultural centre, and Creative Writing is dedicated to the promotion of literature and imaginative endeavour in Wales and beyond. We are seeking to recruit both a full time and a part time lecturer in Creative Writing, working with a committed and supportive team, to deliver modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in dramatic writing (writing for performance/writing for the stage), writing fiction (literary, popular, writing for children), and writing creative non-fiction (nature writing, travel, memoir, et al.) All members of the Creative Writing team are professional practitioners in their own fields, many winning awards and international recognition for their work. We expect that all candidates will actively write and publish and believe they will be inspired by Swansea’s stunning location and rich, cultural scene. The successful candidates` may be asked to teach outside their specific areas of expertise and will also be expected to play a full role in the Department of English Literature and Creative Writing, in terms of administration duties, personal tutors, student support, and such tasks as appropriate to the role.’ Creative Writing offers a thriving undergraduate, Masters, and PhD program, with over fifty PhD students currently working in the area. Swansea University is the home of the International Dylan Thomas Prize as well as the Cultural Institute, championing arts and culture for all, nurturing partnerships, and enhancing student experience.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. 

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

Please can you specify in your application if you are applying for the full time or part time (0.5) Lecturer in Creative Writing role.

Closing Date: 31 March 2025

Interview Date: 20 May 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Name Dr Alan Bilton a.j.bilton@swansea.ac.uk
• Nicko Vaughan n.vaughan@swansea.ac.uk

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