Lecturer in Creative Writing (Poetry)
FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LAW, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Part Time 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours) Indefinite
The 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 experience in 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
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
Salary and Working Hours
Company: Keele University Salary: from £41,885 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Keele, ST5 5BG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Oct 2026 Closing date: 9 Nov 2026
Grade 7a Salary Range £41,885 - £48,337 pro rata (Incremental progression)
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Equity and Diversity
Keele 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.
Post reference: KU000005383
Interviews will be held on: 27 November 2026
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