Teaching Fellow; Creative Writing x2

Teaching Fellow (Creative Writing) x2 )

Location:

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department:
School for Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures

Position Type:
Fixed Term (24 months)

Hours:

18.25 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

The School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures (SCAPVC) seeks to appoint two part‑time Teaching Fellows to work within the Warwick Writing Programme to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in creative writing.

The appointees will join from 1st September 2026 on fixed‑term (24 month) contracts. The posts are 0.5 FTE, working 18.25 hours per week.

Our programme has a national and international reputation for research and teaching excellence, focusing on contemporary and experimental narratives including fiction, poetry, screenwriting, literary translation and spoken word, and fostering strong industry links.

• One Teaching Fellow (0.5 FTE) with expertise in poetry and additional expertise in at least one other genre, which may include fiction.
• One Teaching Fellow (0.5 FTE) with expertise in fiction and additional expertise in at least one other genre, which may include screenwriting.

Candidates should specify in their application which of the two roles they wish to be considered for.

The appointees will have experience of teaching creative writing and a PhD or a significant publication record.

We welcome applicants from practitioners and from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, including those identifying as Black or Global Majority scholars.

The University of Warwick provides an inclusive working and learning environment, recognising and respecting every individual’s differences. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010.

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.