Associate Lecturer: BA English & Creative Writing

Falmouth University; Penryn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Annual salary increments (Until top of

top of grade reached

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adop選

Job summary

Falmouth University’s School of Communication is looking for an Associate Lecturer to join our BA Creative Writing, BA English & Creative Writing, and BA Journalism & Creative Writing degrees on our Falmouth campus. You will deliver module content and core undergraduate teaching, focusing on English modules and trans-historical literary/cultural theory, with potential work in Creative Writing.

This is fixed-term, part-time, hourly paid position, based at Falmouth campus, with study blocks

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education or similar setting.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to undergraduates.
• Interest in literary/cultural studies and media theory a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver module content and core undergraduate teaching on English modules.
• Contribute to trans-historical literary/cultural theory content and related discussions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Job description

About The Role

Falmouth University’s School of Communication is looking for an Associate Lecturer joinourBA Creative Writing/BA English & Creative Writing/BA Journalism & Creative Writing degrees on our Falmouth campus.

As an Associate Lecturer, you will deliver module content and core under-graduate teaching primarily on English modules. Module content centres primarily on trans-historical English literary/cultural theory, including wider theoretical content about society, identity, revolutions and media.

It would be beneficial to possess experience relevant to trans-historical English modules, covering traditional texts alongside contemporary media (film, TV etc) and literary and cultural theory e.g. post-humanism and environmental literature. Some experience with Creative Writing would be beneficial especially with Fiction, studio writing practices and/or Experimentalism, and a contemporary publishing profile.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a literary/cultural studies academic with a rising research profile with a critical background in cultural studies, literary theory, or media theory and criticism (including publishing or film). We especially welcome applications from published authors with a portfolio career across various formats in the creative industries and a literary-critical educational history.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about their work and the industry our students aspire to work in. You will be collaborative, energetic and adaptable. You will need to be an excellent communicator with teaching and / or mentoring experience. It would also be a benefit to have experience in Creative Writing studies, creative project management, or publishing studies.

This is fixed term, part-time, hourly paid position based at Falmouth campus, working during study block one (October to January) and study block 2 (January to May).

The closing date for the position is Wednesday 30 September2026.

About Us

In return for you hard work and commitment, we offer excellent facilities and benefits, including:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.

Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.