At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach creative and academic writing to enthusiastic undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Company: Join a prestigious university in the heart of London with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25 days leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a rapidly growing institution with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Why this job: Inspire the next generation of writers while developing your own teaching skills.
- Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience in relevant fields; teaching excellence is key.
The predicted salary is between 48996 - 48996 £ per year.
About the Opportunity
Position overview: Discipline English, Creative and Academic Writing; Faculty Humanities. Location: London, Devon House / Portsoken (St Katharine Docks). Term: Part Time, Fixed Term: 01 January 2027 – 20 October 2027; 0.4 FTE. Salary Range: Lecturer (G7) £43,555 to £48,996 per annum.
Benefits
- The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offering flexible working and parental leave opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Programme as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
- Tuition fee remission is also available.
- Employees are automatically enrolled in the University’s pension scheme with a minimum 4% contribution.
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
- Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
The role
Northeastern University London invites applications for a Lecturer in Creative and Academic Writing (Part Time, Fixed Term). The appointee will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students across domestic and mobility programmes, within both US credit and UK credit frameworks. Core duties are the provision of innovative and inclusive teaching in relevant areas of Creative and Academic Writing at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the following areas: academic writing for first-year undergraduate learners across multiple disciplines; short fiction (creative writing); novels (creative writing).
The Discipline prioritises teaching grounded in authentic, personalised learning and in experiential opportunities. The Discipline is increasingly striving to align and innovate its offering along the humanics agenda, which combines human-centred competencies with the digital and technological literacy suited to the professions of the future.
Person Specification
Qualifications: PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area. FHEA status, or equivalent, achieved or expected (desirable).
Key Criteria (Essential):
- Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in the role as advertised with regards to teaching and service.
- Willingness and capacity to undertake continuous professional development in relation to institutionally strategic themes.
- Ability to develop excellent educational provision in areas with significant appeal to students, including at postgraduate level, and with a focus on experiential learning.
- Flexibility and capacity to teach across a wide range of courses, where appropriate in collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.
- Teaching competency in Academic Writing at level 4, at level 5 (creative writing in short fiction) and at Level 7 (Creative Writing MA teaching in short stories and novels).
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills, both face‑to‑face and online.
- Excellent IT skills and evidence of supporting the integration of technologies into learning and teaching.
- Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.
Eligibility & Other Information
Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Enquiries: Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Peter Maber.
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences.
Lecturer in Creative and Academic Writing in London employer: Northeastern University London
Northeastern University London is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the university provides ample opportunities for professional development and engagement in cutting-edge AI initiatives. Located in the vibrant city of London, employees benefit from a rich cultural landscape and a supportive community dedicated to advancing education and enterprise.
Contact Details:
Northeastern University London Recruitment Team
