Teaching Fellow in Creative Writing

Royal Holloway, University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university based in Egham is seeking a part-time Teaching Fellow in Creative Writing to focus on teaching MA and UG students. The successful candidate will have a proven publication record and experience in creative writing. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applications are open until August 22, 2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in fiction writing and teaching required.
• Ability to supervise BA and MA final projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to 1st year Creative Writing and 2nd Year Fiction.
• Participate fully in delivering the Department’s objectives.
• Engage in departmental administration as needed.

Skills

Proven record of high-quality publication

Teaching at BA and MA levels

Ability to teach various forms of creative writing

Job description

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Teaching Fellow in Creative Writing

Department of English

Location

Egham

Salary

£40,839 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

18

Weeks per Year

52

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Friday 22 August 2025

Reference

0825-175

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

(0.5 position, 10 month fixed-term)

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Fellow in Creative Writing in the English Department, to start September 2025 and running for 10 months.

Creative writing is expanding at RHUL. Joining the CW team at an exciting phase of ongoing development, this key appointment will teach both MA and UG level students. The primary focus of the job is fiction. Experience in other forms of creative writing and the ability to teach them, though not a requirement, may be an advantage. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to 1st year Creative Writing, 2nd Year Fiction and take seminars on the Reorienting the Novel module.

Applicants should have a proven record of high-quality publication and teaching. The successful candidate may be required to teach BA and MA courses, and to supervise BA and MA final projects. The appointee will be expected to participate fully in delivering the Department’s objectives, undertaking writing, teaching, and public engagement. They will also participate in departmental administration as requested by the Head of Department.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking
  
  

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. Some teaching is to be scheduled at Bedford Square in Central London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adam Roberts on [e-mail] or [phone].

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 0825-175

Closing Date: 23:59, 21 August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

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