Associate Lecturer in English and Creative Writing

Aberystwyth University; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberystwyth University seeks an Associate Lecturer in English Literature and Creative Writing. The role involves delivering engaging teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising dissertations, and contributing to a vibrant academic community. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, teaching experience, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Generous leave entitlements

Commitment to Professional Development

Staff relocation bursary

Opportunity to learn Welsh for free

Qualifications

• A track record of engaging teaching in a university environment.
• Experience of teaching in higher education.
• Broad understanding of literary studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality research-informed teaching.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation projects.
• Contribute to administrative tasks for teaching activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Teaching

Commitment to Professional Development

Education

PhD in English Literature and/or Creative Writing

PGCertHE or similar qualification

Job description

The Role
What you’ll do
Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
How to apply
Benefits
Employment Visa

The Role

The Department of English and Creative Writing is seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer in English Literature and Creative Writing. The successful candidate will demonstrate a track-record of delivering engaging teaching in a university environment and will be able to make significant contributions to a dynamic and intellectually vibrant team. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s existing teaching portfolio within this field and will have a flexible approach with the ability to deliver a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules. The successful candidate will teach a diverse range of core and specialist option modules such as: WL11920 Speculative Fiction, EN20120 Literary Theory, EN22920 Literature since the ‘60s ENM3020 Research and Project Planning They will also be expected to contribute to the supervision of undergraduate dissertations and writing projects. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable with a wide range of creative and critical modes of assessment. Further details of the Department’s teaching programme for the 2023-2024 academic session can be found here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/modules/deptfuture/English+and+Creative+Writing/

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Prof Louise Marshall at [e-mail]

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you’ll do

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

The appointed candidate will be required to undertake such duties as shall be reasonably determined by the Head of School of Languages and Literature in light of the operational needs of the academic departments. They will work as part of a busy academic team in a vibrant learning and teaching environment. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will make a full contribution to the Department’s exceptional student experience and although this post is learning and teaching focused the successful candidate will benefit from being embedded in a community-focused research environment. In addition, the successful candidate will receive support and development opportunities appropriate to their career stage designed to foster their success across all areas of academic activity.

The role will involve an exciting blend of activity that will include, but not be limited to:

• Delivering high-quality research-informed teaching at UG and PGT levels.
• Carrying out assessment and administration tasks arising directly from teaching activity and contributing to the day-to-day delivery of an exceptional student experience.
• Undertaking undergraduate supervision as appropriate.
• Undertaking supervision at PGT level as appropriate.
• Supporting recruitment activities such as Applicant Visiting Days, Open Days, and Summer School activity.
• A commitment to appropriate personal and professional development opportunities and engagement with the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

In addition, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. They should take a proactive approach to their own professional development and engage with opportunities for training as appropriate.

The responsibilities of this vacancy have been matched to the Academic Role Profile Teaching and Scholarship 1B. Details of the role profile can be found at: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/info-staff/employment/agreement/academic-profiles/#teaching-and-scholarship-b-(grade-)

Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

Essential

1. A PhD in a relevant area of specialism (i.e. English Literature and/or Creative Writing)
2. Experience of teaching in higher education.
3. A demonstrable commitment to scholarship in relevant subject areas.
4. A broad understanding of literary studies and specialist knowledge in an area relevant to the department’s current teaching programmes.
5. A broad understanding of creative practice and specialist knowledge in an area relevant to the department’s current teaching programmes.
6. The ability to work effectively in a team and make a positive contribution to a dynamic student-focused learning environment.
7. A demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development
8. An understanding of the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.

Desirable

1. A completed qualification relevant to teaching in Higher education (PGCtHE or similar).
2. A demonstrable commitment to delivering research-informed teaching in a higher education setting.
3. A publication record in a relevant field (this can include evidence of publication(s) under contract).
4. Experience of teaching literary theory at undergraduate level
5. Experience of teaching genre fiction and/or poetry at undergraduate level
6. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level A1.*

*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/

How to apply

To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.

Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Please keep reading

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa

Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.