Lecturer in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction)

Keele University; Keele; In loco; GBP 38.000 - 46.000; Part-time

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Competitive pay with Keele Spine

Generous annual leave

Staff pension scheme

Professional development

On site nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

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Keele University invites applications for a Lecturer in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction). The post sits in the Creative Writing programme and will contribute to teaching, learning and research for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Experience as a crime fiction author is advantageous.

This 0.5 FTE, 17.5 hours per week role starts January 2027 and includes a pro rata salary from £41,885 a year. The successful candidate will evidence high-quality teaching and a publication record appropriate

Competenze

• Experience delivering quality teaching at undergraduate level.
• A publication record commensurate with career stage.
• Experience supporting diverse cohorts of students.

Mansioni

• Deliver and develop teaching in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction).
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Creative Writing.
• Contribute to research and wider School activities.

Conoscenze

Teaching experience

Publication record

Diversity & inclusion

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Lecturer in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction)

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The post sits in the Creative Writing programme, which offers both a BA and MA degree.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery, development and enhancement of teaching, learning and research in the School, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Creative Writing, and in the wider School as appropriate. Experience of work as a published crime fiction author would be a distinct advantage.

You will have experience in delivering quality teaching at undergraduate level, a publication record commensurate with career stage, and a passion for supporting diverse cohorts of students. This post is available on a 0.5fte basis (17.5 hours per week) from January 2027.

Company: Keele University Salary: from £41,885 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Keele, ST5 5BG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 9 Nov 2026

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

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