Founded in 1845 as Queen’s College Belfast, we became an independent university in 1908. Today, we are a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos. The School of Arts, English and Languages has around 150 academic and support staff supplemented with a number of professional tutors and teaching assistants, and boasts excellent, award-winning teaching and leading research.

The successful candidate must have:
• A relevant PhD (or be about to obtain) or equivalent.
• A publication record appropriate to stage of career that will enhance the reputation of the School and the SHC.
• Research interests that are sustainable and that complement or enhance research activities of School.
• A minimum of 3 years research experience in a relevant field.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• An ability to deliver high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the area of Creative Writing (Poetry).
• An ability to teach on critical courses related to Creative Writing (Poetry).
• Ability to contribute to broader management and administrative processes.
• A willingness to contribute to the planning and delivery of the SHC Poetry Summer School and to the maintenance of the Yellow Nib poetry journal

Salary scale: £35,550 - £49,149 per annum pro rata (potential to progress to £52,132 per annum pro rata through sustained exceptional contribution). Job Ref: 18/106402

Closing date: 16 May 2018
Anticipated interview date: week commencing 28 May 2018.

For full criteria and to apply online, click here  .

For further information or assistance contact Human Resources, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email on HR@qub.ac.uk.