School of Communication

About the School

For almost 50 years, the Writing program at UTS has been one of Australia’s most prestigious, with an industry-recognised record of excellence. Its award-winning academic staff have an outstanding reputation for innovative teaching, high-profile practice-led research, and engagement with industry as mentors and thought leaders. This work is embedded in the University’s overall focus on our community of learners, alumni, and creators. Currently, UTS is embarking on a newly invigorated commitment to creativity as a core attribute for our students, and we expect this appointment to be central to that vision.

The School of Communication is seeking an industry-active Professor to build on the program’s reputation for impactful research and engagement at a time of creative challenges and change.

About the Opportunity

The Professor of Creative Writing will be responsible for leading the Writing program in the School of Communication with a view to shaping the program’s aims and objectives within the context of a strong Communication School and an ambitious University that values diversity, creative practices, social sciences and industry relevance. The Professor of Creative Writing will provide scholarly leadership in overseeing curriculum development and in creating an environment for research excellence. The Professor will be responsible for supervising staff, fostering industry-facing networks and knowledge, and representing UTS Writing on the national and international stage.

The Professor of Creative Writing will possess national and/or international standing as a writer, will have a strong research and impact track record, and will be an established or emerging leader in Creative Writing education. The role entails supervision and mentoring of a talented staff group, leadership of the Discipline, and contributing to the School Executive in planning for change and growth within the context of UTS strategy.

As per the Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy 2019–2023, UTS strongly welcomes applications from Indigenous applicants.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Statement from the UTS website.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $221,484 pa (Level E)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits including flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave, and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full time, and the appointment will be made on a continuing basis

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application:

• CV
• Cover Letter outlining responses to the key selection criteria listed on page 3 of the Position Statement, which you can download from the documents section. Please do not exceed three pages.

For information to assist you with responding to the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria​.

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO please click here.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC298062 and your name.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team via recruitment@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Friday 20 December 2024 at 11:59 pm (AEST)

Please note: Interviews for this vacancy will be held during the last week of January 2025.

We welcome international applicants.

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.