Lecturer in Creative Writing

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

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Lecturer in Creative Writing (Theatre Script), Newcastle upon TyneClient:

Newcastle University

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 24 April 2025

The Role

The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Creative Writing (Theatre Script) 60% FTE, 22.2 hour per week (Teaching and Scholarship). This is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months: the start date is 8 September 2025 and the end date is 4 September 2026.

You will have a PhD in a relevant subject area and/or be able to evidence equivalent experience as a playwright or dramaturg in the production and/or publication of significant, rigorous and original theatre scripts, as well as proven experience in teaching theatre script writing to undergraduate students. Experience of working with taught postgraduate students is desirable.

You will be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate independent work. They will also contribute as needed across the Creative Writing curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Key Accountabilities

  • Design and deliver high quality teaching and learning material, resources, and activities in creative writing (theatre script) to students in line with School and Faculty teaching objectives and timetable requirements
  • Teach on undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including co-teaching team taught modules
  • Provide a range of timely student support to enhance the student experience and achievements
  • Set, mark and assess creative writing tasks and portfolios, providing timely and effective feedback to students
  • Provide personal tutoring and pastoral guidance (when appropriate, obtaining specialist support and advice)
  • Supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students' dissertations and research projects
  • Contribute to the planning, design and development of modules and programmes to improve teaching across the School and Faculty
  • Evaluate own practice and presently have or have a willingness to work towards a category of Fellowship with the HEA
  • Integrate scholarship, research and/or professional activities with teaching and supporting learning, as appropriate – including working with professional partners
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues in the School and across the University
  • Undertake administrative duties as required by the Head of School

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge and Experience

  • Teaching experience at undergraduate level in creative writing (theatre script)
  • An interest in and engagement with high quality teaching and pedagogy in creative writing
  • Evidence of publication and/or production of significant, rigorous and original creative writing (theatre script) that is commensurate with career stage
  • Experience of/potential of providing academic guidance and/or pastoral care to students
  • Experience of/potential of providing support or mentoring to colleagues or students
  • Teaching experience at postgraduate level in the area
  • Teaching qualification (Higher Education Academy Fellowship or equivalent) or the expectation of completing a teaching qualification while in post

Attributes and Behaviour

  • Commitment to maintaining and supporting a diverse and inclusive working environment, in which all colleagues (academic and Professional Services) and students are treated fairly and respectfully
  • Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Willingness and ability to act in a collegial manner, making a positive contribution to maintaining and enhancing a collaborative environment that values and supports excellent research and impact, teaching and scholarship, and academic citizenship
  • Willingness and ability to assume administrative responsibilities

Qualifications

  • You will have a PhD in hand in a relevant subject area and/or a track record of publication and/or production of significant, rigorous and original creative writing (theatre script)

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

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