LECTURER IN CREATIVE WRITING

Role Overview & Responsibilities

LECTURER IN CREATIVE WRITING

Martin Keaveney Creative Writing work with hundreds of creative writers and literature enthusiasts annually.

MKCW are now seeking a LECTURER in CREATIVE WRITING due to the expansion of our Course Catalogue from March 2023.

The successful applicant will present at least one 8 week course in Creative Writing (composed of one or more of: Fiction/Screenwriting/Playwriting/Poetry/Nonfiction /Others depending on the profile of the lecturer). There is a strong chance of further work for excellent lecturers.

The course will be normally delivered online via Zoom.

Requirements of the Post:

• Teach pre-existing courses in cooperation with course designer.
• Facilitate creative writing workshop.
• Provide editorial comments on writers' submissions .
• Opportunity to design 8 week course to introduce participants to creative writing /develop participants' progress in the area where required.
• Provide 200 word summary of course where required.
• Prepare and supply participants with 2-3 support readings for each session including excerpts where required.
• Identify related material where required.
• Pre record 1x 60 minute seminar of a writing craft aspect (full assistance with technical aspects as required) where required.
• Present 1x 60 minute seminar of a writing craft aspect + moderate 1x 60 minute creative workshop on Zoom where required.
• Respond promptly to participant emails about the subject where required.
• Provide brief feedback/in-text comments on all weekly submissions.
• Provide editorial response of 300-500 words of each Final Project within pre-arranged timescale after the course conclusion.
• Promote your course.
• Course may be repeated and pre recorded videos recycled.
• Course may be delivered In-Person.

Essential Candidate requirements

• PhD in Creative Writing or Related Field (or near completion)
• Impeccable Presentation skills In-Person and Online
• Impeccable writing and reading skills
• Experience in teaching and moderating creative writing workshops at Higher Education level
• Commitment to Excellence in Teaching
• Passionate about subject area

Desirable

• Publications: Novels, Short Story Collections, Poetry Collections, Film/Television Production Credits, Nonfiction publications
• Public Profile
• Flexibility
• IT Literate

Benefits

• Superb administrative support
• Wide student reach
• School email address & profile on website/marketing channels
• Template for the course if required - email content, presentation deck, assistance with video preparation
• Raise creative/academic profile
• Excellent career experience
• Flexible working time
• Rewarding and engaging role
• High potential for advancement with MKCW

The position will be dependent on school requirements in any session and subject to a low minimum number to run.
Due to the nature of short course bookings, confirmation may not be made until 24 hours before course start date.
Remuneration: £38.02 per lecture hour + £17.49 per workshop facilitation hour. (8 week course x 8 lecture hours + 8 workshop hours total per course - courses may be repeated) -- strong potential for advancement & additional opportunities depending on skill set.

Other course variations may also be offered.

NEXT SESSION: SUMMER 2023

Please send cover letter & CV before Tuesday 28th February at 5pm.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 2-4 per week

Pay: £300.00-£600.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Application deadline: 01/03/2023
Reference ID: 230522