LECTURER IN CREATIVE WRITING

LECTURER IN CREATIVE WRITING London, England

Martin Keaveney Creative Writing
Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

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

LECTURER IN CREATIVE WRITING
Martin Keaveney Creative Writing

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