Part Time Senior Lecturer in Creative Non-Fiction (Fixed Term) at Bath Spa University
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Creative Non-Fiction to join the Creative Writing team at Bath Spa University. Creative Non-Fiction is a key growth area within our Creative Writing offer, so we are keen to recruit someone who is passionate about this area of the sector and who will bring their industry knowledge and expertise as an established author to their teaching and research.
(This is a 0.5 part-time, 24-month fixed term contract role)
About the Role
Within this role you will be designing and delivering teaching and assessment on our MA Nature and Travel Writing programme as well as contributing to undergraduate teaching and short courses in creative writing. The role will involve managing modules and assessments via the University’s virtual learning environment and engaging in key activities such as student recruitment and open days.
You will also be leading on curriculum and programme development in creative non-fiction. 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 and advising on their personal development.
About You
- Experience of university level learning, teaching and assessment in Creative Writing, including module leadership
- Publication record in creative non-fiction.
- Knowledge and experience of creative non-fiction sector/market
- Experience of curriculum design
- Relevant research degree and experience
- Interest in pedagogic innovation and working with external partners
- Experience of programme/course leadership
- Experience of programme design/development
- Understanding HE QA processes and landscape in relation to Creative Writing.
Additional Information
Salary Grade Ac3A – Starting from £24,411 rising to £28,268 per annum, pro rata £48,823 – £56,536
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Special conditions
- 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.
This is a 0.5 part-time, 24-month fixed term contract role
Interview Date – 27th 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:
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/
