Postdoctoral Researcher in Creative Writing

4 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

Job Purpose

This is a Postdoctoral role in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow. The successful candidate will undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline. They will also contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College's strategic objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in the subject area with the support of a mentor, as required.2. Publish high quality creative and/or critical research, for dissemination where appropriate, identifying potential sources of funding and contributing to and/or leading funding applications to help develop and enhance the research profile of the School and College.3. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject's priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.4. Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.5. Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.6. Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.7. Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development.8. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.9. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.11. To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications Essential:A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience in a similar or related role.A2 Sufficient breadth and/or depth of knowledge in the discipline of creative writing and of teaching methods and techniques to work within the subject area.A3 Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature and to be effective both orally and in writing at a level appropriate to the activity.A4 Developing track record of research outputs compatible with enhancing the School's research profile in accordance with School objectives.A5 Thorough knowledge and ability to apply policy, practice and procedures including broader University/sector/external (e.g. commercial) awareness.A6 Up-to-date knowledge and specialist understanding in the field of creative writing with an ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students to inspire learning and to provide pastoral care to students within the subject area.

Skills Essential

C1 Ability to work on own initiative to contribute to the research and teaching activities within the creative writing subject area and wider School environment.C2 Effective organisation skills to manage time and prioritise as appropriate research, teaching and administrative responsibilities.

Desirable

D1 Proven ability to teach across genres of creative writing.

Experience Essential

E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.E2 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.E3 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Desirable

F1 Experience of teaching in higher education at postgraduate level.F2 Experience of administration in a higher education context.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £ 39,347 - £ 44,263 per annum. This post is full time and open ended. The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship. As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared. 3 A flexible approach to working.

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