Lecturer in Creative Writing (Education and Scholarship)

Job title:

Lecturer in Creative Writing (Education and Scholarship)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

(Scriptwriting for screen/s, stage, other script formats)Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full-time, permanent post is available from 1 September 2025.The roleYou will deliver teaching and associated study support to undergraduate and M.A. students studying Creative Writing at Exeter. You will be solely responsible for the design and delivery of specialist modules focusing on teaching scriptwriting skills (film, TV, theatre).You will also have responsibility for the design, development and production of teaching and learning material and delivery across a range of modules, including the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.Indicative modules to which you might contribute are: Write After Reading (level 1); Imagine This: Prompts for Creative Writing (level 1); Digital Cultures: Narrative, Creativity, Industry (level 1). In addition, you may be asked to contribute lectures or other teaching content to a level 2 module on Adaptation Studies. You will be asked to deliver a specialist third-year module Writing for the Screen.You will work with colleagues in the area of Creative Writing and English Literary Studies to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the Faculty’s education strategy. You will also contribute directly to foundation teaching in one or more of the discipline areas in the Faculty and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the Faculty.About youYou will:

• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD in Creative Writing (Scriptwriting) to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning
• Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities
• Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching
• Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor further information please contact Professor Vike Martina Plock,Job title Lecturer in Creative Writing (Education and Scholarship) Job reference P45079 Date posted 23/10/2024 Application closing date 20/11/2024 Location Exeter Salary The starting salary will be from £42,632 up to £52,183 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Academic Attachments Job description(Scriptwriting for screen/s, stage, other script formats)Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full-time, permanent post is available from 1 September 2025.The roleYou will deliver teaching and associated study support to undergraduate and M.A. students studying Creative Writing at Exeter. You will be solely responsible for the design and delivery of specialist modules focusing on teaching scriptwriting skills (film, TV, theatre).You will also have responsibility for the design, development and production of teaching and learning material and delivery across a range of modules, including the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.Indicative modules to which you might contribute are: Write After Reading (level 1); Imagine This: Prompts for Creative Writing (level 1); Digital Cultures: Narrative, Creativity, Industry (level 1). In addition, you may be asked to contribute lectures or other teaching content to a level 2 module on Adaptation Studies. You will be asked to deliver a specialist third-year module Writing for the Screen.You will work with colleagues in the area of Creative Writing and English Literary Studies to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the Faculty’s education strategy. You will also contribute directly to foundation teaching in one or more of the discipline areas in the Faculty and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the Faculty.About youYou will:

• Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD in Creative Writing (Scriptwriting) to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning
• Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities
• Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching
• Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Expected salary

£42632 – 52183 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:59:05 GMT

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