Part Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Writing for Young People (Fixed Term)

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Part Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Writing for Young People (Fixed Term)

Application Deadline: 3 November 2025

Department: School of Writing Publishing & Humanities

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade Ac3S/Ac3A

Description

We are looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Writing for Young People to join the Creative Writing team at Bath Spa University. We are keen to recruit someone who is passionate about writing for young people and young adults and who will bring their industry knowledge and expertise as an established author to their teaching and research.

(This is a Fixed Term, part-time 0.4 contract from September 2025 - August 2026)

About the Role

Within this role you will be designing and delivering teaching and assessment on our MA Writing for Young People programme as well as contributing to undergraduate teaching and or short courses in creative writing. The role will also involve managing modules and assessments via the University's virtual learning environment, supporting programme development, and engaging in key activities such as student recruitment and open days.

As part of our Creative Writing community, you will be engaging in relevant research and scholarly activity in support of the university's research strategy, contributing to internal and external networks, and building productive relationships with external partners. You will also be supervising and mentoring colleagues with less experience, advising on their personal development.

About You
• Experience of university level learning, teaching and assessment in Creative Writing
• Publication record as a writer for children and/or young adults.
• Knowledge and experience of writing for children and/or young adults sector
• Use of digital learning environments and e-learning tools
• Relevant research degree and experience
• Experience of curriculum design and development
• Experience of developing and running short courses
• Interest in pedagogic innovation and working with external partners
• HEA Fellowship is desirable but not essential

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we're looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description

Additional Information

Salary Grade -
Ac3S - Lecturer Starting from GBP 17,898 per annum pro rata GBP 44,746
Ac3A - Senior Lecturer - Starting from GBP 19,529 per annum, pro rata GBP 48,823

This is a Fixed Term, part-time 0.4 contract from September 2025 - August 2026

• Applicants with less than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.
• Applicants with more than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6 month probation period.

Online Interview Date - 24th November 2025

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.