Part Time Lecturer - Creative Writing

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd is seeking a lecturer to undertake teaching and learning duties in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences. You will design and develop teaching materials, deliver classes and assessments, and engage with students to support high standards of learning.

The role also involves contributing to administrative tasks, committee work, and curriculum development to advance the department’s goals within the university.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Creative Writing, English, Literature, Theatre, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of related teaching or professional experience may be considered in exceptional cases.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience teaching creative writing at a tertiary level.
• Professional writing experience in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching duties including designing, preparing and developing teaching materials.
• Conduct classes, tutorials and assessments; engage with students and perform invigilation and marking.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning to meet university expectations.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities, attend departmental meetings and participate in committees.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Academic Administration

Creative Writing

Workshop Facilitation

Education

Master's Degree in Creative Writing/English/Literature/Theatre

Bachelor's Degree + 3 years related experience

Job description

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Department: School of Liberal Arts & Sciences (40000302)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Undertake teaching and teaching-related duties, such as designing, preparing, and developing teaching materials.
• Conduct classes/lectures, tutorials, and practicals; engage in consultations with students; perform invigilation, marking, and assessment.
• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations.

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute to administrative responsibilities, including attending departmental meetings and participating in committees and working groups within the Department, School, and Faculty.

REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must have a minimum Master's Degree in Creative Writing, English, Literature, Theatre, or a related field, or a Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of related work experience in the subject taught or equivalent professional experience may be considered in exceptional cases.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in teaching creative writing at a tertiary level.
• Demonstrated professional experience as a writer in fiction, poetry, screenwriting, or other relevant creative writing settings.
• Experience in curriculum development and academic administration is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of creative writing principles and practices, including storytelling, narrative structure, characterisation, voice, and style.
• Ability to teach diverse creative writing approaches and practices, across relevant forms such as fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and other literary or media-based genres.
• Experience in manuscript development, editorial feedback, workshop facilitation, or working with creative and editorial teams is preferred.
• Knowledge of narrative development, literary craft, textual analysis, and publishing processes relevant to creative writing.