You will have significant experience of convening modules at MA Level and/or Programme Director experience. You will have published genre fiction and/or will be able to teach on some or all of the following modules:

Level 7, Writing Workshop (Monday, Autumn Term)
Level 7, Writing and Reading Seminar (Wednesday, Autumn Term)
Level 7, Writing Workshop, Option (Monday, Spring Term)
Level 7, Genre, Option (Wednesday, Spring Term)
Level 7, Writing the Planet (Thursday, Summer Term)
Level 5, The Writing Industry (Summer Term)
Level 6, The Publishing Project (Summer Term)

These modules on Birkbeck’s MA and BA Creative Writing are taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and writing workshops.

You will have detailed knowledge and understanding of the craft of fiction writing, have published short or long-form fiction, and have experience of MA level Creative Writing teaching and module convening.

We especially welcome candidates with experience that will enable them to assume programme directorship, with expertise and publications in genre fiction (i.e. science fiction, crime fiction, romance or historical fiction) and strong industry connections.

Job Ref: 533061

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If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Professor Fintan Walsh, Head of the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication at f.walsh@bbk.ac.uk

Deadline: 8th August 2023