Lecturer in Creative and Academic Writing

NUSU London; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 44.000 - 49.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working

Parental leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Tuition fee remission

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Northeastern University London invites applications for a Part Time, Fixed Term Lecturer in Creative and Academic Writing (0.4 FTE) based in London, at Devon House / Portsoken. The appointee will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students across US and UK credit frameworks, contribute to innovative teaching and assessment, and support interdisciplinary activities within the Faculty of Humanities.

Candidates should hold a PhD (or near completion) and be committed to inclusive teaching, with

Competenze

• PhD completed or near completion in a relevant area.
• FHEA status or equivalent desirable.
• Demonstrates adaptable, innovative and inclusive teaching.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in technology, data, sustainability and ethics.
• Ability to develop excellent educational provision across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Mansioni

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students across US and UK credit frameworks.
• Provide innovative and inclusive teaching and assessment in Creative and Academic Writing.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and online MA provision.
• Engage in continuous professional development and curricular innovation.

Conoscenze

Adaptable teaching

Innovative teaching

Inclusive teaching

Professional development

Educational delivery

Flexible teaching

Academic Writing

IT skills

Time management

Communication

Formazione

PhD (or near completion)

FHEA status (desirable)

Descrizione del lavoro

## Lecturer in Creative and Academic WritingApply: London, UK: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: November 25, 2026 (19 days left to apply): R143147**About the Opportunity****Position overview** **Discipline** English, Creative and Academic Writing **Faculty** Humanities **Location** London, Devon House / Portsoken (St Katharine Docks) **Term** Part Time, Fixed Term: 01 January 2027 – 20 October 2027; 0.4 FTE **Salary Range** Lecturer (G7) £43,555 to £48,996 per annum **Benefits** The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offering flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme. Tuition fee remission is also available. Employees are automatically enrolled in the University’s pension scheme with a minimum 4% contribution. They may also join the Salary Sacrifice plan to make additional tax efficient pension contributions. The University matches 4% as standard, rising to 8% maximum for higher contributions. Employees can tailor their contributions with support from an appointed independent financial advisor. **Direct Reports** N/A **Reports to** Line Manager assigned within the Faculty of Humanities **Start** 01 January 2027 **The role** Northeastern University London invites applications for a Lecturer in Creative and Academic Writing (Part Time, Fixed Term). The appointee will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students across domestic and mobility programmes, within both US credit and UK credit frameworks. Appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching excellence. Core duties are the provision of innovative and inclusive teaching in relevant areas of Creative and Academic Writing at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the following areas: academic writing for first-year undergraduate learners across multiple disciplines; short fiction (creative writing); novels (creative writing). The role comes with opportunities for disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching. The English, Creative and Academic Writing Discipline prioritises teaching grounded in authentic, personalised learning and in experiential opportunities. The Discipline is increasingly striving to align and innovate its offering along the humanics agenda, which combines human-centred competencies with the digital and technological literacy suited to the professions of the future. The Discipline is also home to world-class, innovative writing skills provision and programmes, including expert training in writing for students at the early stages of their studies and an online MA programme in Contemporary Creative Writing. We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs. The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications. **About the Faculty** The Faculty of Humanities comprises five disciplines, English, Creative and Academic Writing; History with Art History; Law and Criminology; Modern Languages; and Philosophy, which are among the longest-standing subjects at the institution. It is home to three undergraduate dual-degree programmes (in the UK and US) in English, History and Philosophy, and a UK-focused LLB in Law. It also hosts two postgraduate programmes: the online MA Contemporary Creative Writing and the MA Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence. The Humanities Faculty plays a major part in Northeastern University’s global experience programme, offering undergraduate courses across all its subject areas and striving to inspire and equip entering students to become outstanding scholars with a solid grounding in the humanities and in human-centred competencies. **Person Specification Criteria** To undertake this role, the following should apply—should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified, all criteria are considered **essential**. **Qualifications** * PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area* FHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (desirable) **Key Criteria** * Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching and service* Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes, including but not limited to technology, data, sustainability, and ethics* Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students, including at postgraduate level, and with a focus on experiential learning* Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses, where appropriate in collaboration with specialists from other disciplines* Teaching competency in Academic Writing at level 4 (i.e. introductory undergraduate), at level 5 (creative writing in short fiction) and at Level 7 (Creative Writing MA teaching in short stories and novels)* Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face-to-face and online* Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching* Excellent time-management and organisational skills **Additional Information** **Enquiries** Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Peter Maber at [e-mail]. However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified. **Application process** Applications must include a full curriculum vitae, a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria, and a teaching statement (1 page maximum). **You may upload your CV and Cover letter as a single document if you are unable to upload them individually.** **The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.** Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary. **Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check.** **Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.** Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. ***Job sponsorship.*** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. **Position Type****Salary Range**Lecturer (G7) £43,555 to £48,996 per annum**Additional Information****About the University**Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.**Choose NU London**As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).* Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.* Support with private medical insurance.* Eye test reimbursement.* Cycle Scheme vouchers.* 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.* Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.**Enquiries**Informal enquiries may be made to:Charlotte GrantThey can be reached at the following:[e-mail], all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.**Application process**Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job posting's end date (if applicable).Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.**The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.**Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.For staff’s own wellbeing, for part time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week), and for full time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.