School of English Salary: £41,526 - £51,034 per annum Start Date: To be confirmed

We wish to appoint a Lecturer within the School of English.  You will be a creative writer with a growing national/international publishing reputation in writing prose fiction and/or creative non-fiction and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching within the broad field of creative writing.  

The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in the publication of creative writing that strengthens or complements those in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.   

Candidates should hold a PhD or MFA in a related discipline. Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.  You should also have some familiarity with public engagement.   

Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor John Burnside at: jb44@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and from people with other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.      

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through accreditation (Athena SWAN; Carer   Positive; Stonewall, LGBT and Race Charters), as listed on: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.  

Closing Date: 18 June 2021                                           

Please quote ref: AC1940NB     

Further Particulars: AC1940NB FPs.doc

School of English
Salary: £41,526 - £51,034 per annum
Start Date: To be confirmed