Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
This part-time (0.5 FTE) post is available on a fixed-term basis from January 2026 until 30 July 2027, based within the department of English and Creative Writing.
The role
The post of Lecturer in Publishing will support the delivery of the English and Creative Writing Department's Publishing MA. This programme places particular emphasis on cultivating excellence through industry connections, research, and the acquisition of professional skills. In addition, it is a programme committed to making positive change in the industry: embedding issues concerning access and representation through the curriculum, moving the study of global publishing practices beyond Euro-American models, and reinforcing Exeter's position as a UNESCO City of Literature and a growing hub for literary and creative industries in the South West.
You will be expected to convene and/or teach a range of modules associated with this postgraduate programme, which will likely include Publishing and Production (EASM193) and the Publishing Work Placement module (EASM178). You may also be asked to contribute from a publishing perspective to the delivery of undergraduate modules that relate to the creative industries.
The post will include practice-based teaching, supervising student projects and work placements, managing existing programme relationships and developing partnerships with publishing contacts. You will also contribute to attracting new students to study and gain knowledge of publishing through the MA Publishing programme.
About you
You will:
Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, as demonstrated by a PhD (obtained or nearing completion) or equivalent experience in publishing, to develop teaching programmes and teach and support learning
Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students
Participate in and develop external networks: for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities
Have evidence of excellent teaching, identified by peer review, and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond your own teaching
Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this
Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role.
What we can offer you:
Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines
Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Chloe Preedy, C.Preedy@exeter.ac.uk
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