Part Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Writing for Young People (Fixed Term)

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bath seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Writing for Young People. The role involves teaching at the MA level, managing assessments, and engaging in research activities. Candidates should have relevant experience in creative writing for children or young adults. This part-time position offers a contract from September 2025 to August 2026, with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Discounts and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Must have experience in university level teaching.
• Should have a record of publication in children or young adults writing.
• Experience with e-learning tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver teaching on MA Writing for Young People programme.
• Manage modules and assessments in the virtual learning environment.
• Engage in relevant research and contribute to external networks.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Experience of university level learning, teaching and assessment in Creative Writing

Publication record as a writer for children and/or young adults

Knowledge and experience of writing for children and/or young adults sector

Use of digital learning environments and e-learning tools

Relevant research degree and experience

Experience of curriculum design and development

Experience of developing and running short courses

Interest in pedagogic innovation and working with external partners

HEA Fellowship (desirable)

Education

Relevant research degree

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Writing for Young People to join the Creative Writing team at Bath Spa University. We are keen to recruit someone who is passionate about writing for young people and young adults and who will bring their industry knowledge and expertise as an established author to their teaching and research. (This is a Fixed Term, part-time 0.4 contract from September 2025 - August 2026)

About the Role

Within this role you will be designing and delivering teaching and assessment on our MA Writing for Young People programme as well as contributing to undergraduate teaching and/or short courses in creative writing. The role will also involve managing modules and assessments via the University's virtual learning environment, supporting programme development, and engaging in key activities such as student recruitment and open days.

As part of our Creative Writing community, you will be engaging in relevant research and scholarly activity in support of the university's research strategy, contributing to internal and external networks, and building productive relationships with external partners. You will also be supervising and mentoring colleagues with less experience, advising on their personal development.

About You

• Experience of university level learning, teaching and assessment in Creative Writing
• Publication record as a writer for children and/or young adults
• Knowledge and experience of writing for children and/or young adults sector
• Use of digital learning environments and e-learning tools
• Relevant research degree and experience
• Experience of curriculum design and development
• Experience of developing and running short courses
• Interest in pedagogic innovation and working with external partners
• HEA Fellowship is desirable but not essential

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we are looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description

Additional Information

Salary Grade - Ac3S - Lecturer Starting from GBP 17,898 per annum pro rata GBP 44,746

Salary Grade - Ac3A - Senior Lecturer - Starting from GBP 19,529 per annum, pro rata GBP 48,823

This is a Fixed Term, part-time 0.4 contract from September 2025 - August 2026

Online Interview Date

24th November 2025

Right to Work/Live in the UK — Applicants who do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK cannot be considered.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits at BSU, including:

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme)
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support and counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits

For details about all staff benefits, see the rewards page at Bath Spa University