About this role
Start: 17 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
We wish to appoint a Lecturer in Creative Writing (Prose) within the School of English. The successful candidate will be a writer of Prose (Fiction and/or Creative Non-Fiction) with a growing international reputation as a prose writer and commitment to delivering high-quality teaching within the broad field of Creative Writing. They will be expected to have a range of interests, to publish in areas that strengthen or complement those in the School and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.
It is desirable though not essential that candidates should hold a PhD or MFA. Relevant publications, excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Financial contribution to relocation (if eligible) Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Oli Hazzard, Senior Lecturer, email: [email protected].
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
Interview Date: 31 March 2026
Please quote ref: AC2598RS
Job Description: AC2598RS FPs.pdf