Lecturer in Creative Writing (Poetry)

Opportunita; Keele; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Keele Spine pay scale

Generous annual leave

Excellent staff pension scheme

On site nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Keele University invites applications for a Lecturer in Creative Writing (Poetry) on a 0.5 FTE basis, starting January 2027. The role is within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, delivering and developing teaching in Creative Writing for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Experience as a published poet is advantageous, with a strong commitment to supporting diverse cohorts. The post offers the opportunity to contribute to both teaching and research, with a competitive pro rata

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quality teaching at undergraduate level.
• Publication record commensurate with career stage.
• Passion for supporting diverse cohorts of students.
• Experience as a published poet would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop teaching in Creative Writing (Poetry) and related modules.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Creative Writing and the wider School.
• Contribute to teaching, learning and research activities within the School.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Published poet

Equity and diversity

Job description

LecturerActive English Verified Official SourceOpportunity Details# Lecturer in Creative Writing (Poetry)Keele University Keele, United KingdomSalary: **£41,885 - £48,337 pro rata**Application Deadline: **November 9, 2026**Employment type: **Part time**Position Type: **Lecturer**Date Posted: **October 31, 2026**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Source details may be limited## Project Description### Lecturer in Creative Writing (Poetry)Job description**Part Time 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours) Indefinite****T******he** Opportunity**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 poet would be a distinct advantage.You will have experiencein 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.**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* 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 aboveThe University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.**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 AboutKeele 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.**How to Apply**For further details regarding this vacancy, please click on either the word or PDF version of the attachments aboveKeele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Siobhan Talbott, Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at [e-mail] . Applications to this address will not be accepted.Interviews will be held on: 27 November 2026---### Academic [e-mail]31/10/2026Last UpdateKeele Universityce0639li.webitrent.com## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.Apply on official website