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The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Professor in Creative Writing and Literary Arts.
Job Responsibilities:
- To teach modules to undergraduate students in the creative writing, literature and creative arts pathways. Examples are: Beginning Creative Writing, Prose and Poetry Writing, Writing for Performance, and Modern and Contemporary Literature
- To teach literature and creative writing modules to postgraduate students, such as Creative Writing Conventions and Techniques, and Literature and Modernity
- To supervise literature and/or creative writing dissertations / theses for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students
- To help grow the research profile of the School of Humanities by publishing globally recognised scholarly research and supporting the achievements and development of the School
- Participate in administrative duties at School and University level
- Participate in knowledge exchange activities and actively contribute to School, Faculty and University level external engagement
- Contribute to the growth of research in literature and/or creative writing within and beyond the University
- Contribute to Teaching Quality Assurance activities, accreditations, and programme/course development
- To lead and deliver activities that lead to enhanced teaching and learning including research-informed teaching
- Participate in activities of outreach, marketing and recruitment that enhance the reputation of the University outside the scope of teaching and research and raise the profile of the University
- Participate in internal and external course/programme/school review activities
Background and Experience:
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
- Passionate belief in the value of higher education and the pursuit of quality in both teaching and research.
- Strong academic record in research and publication in literature and creative writing. Experience in the performing and creative arts is a plus
- Good understanding of the academic disciplines within the School.
- Strategic vision and a collegial working style.
- Ability create a shared vision and empower others in order to deliver the School’s strategic plans and programmes.
- The skills and desire to develop a team and mentor early career researchers.
- Competent communication skills to represent the School of Humanities and University of Nottingham Malaysia both within Malaysia and internationally.
- Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all academic and external engagement dealings.
Full Role Profile can be referred HERE.
The School seeks written documents from candidates wishing to apply for the role. Candidates are required to provide:
- A CV, including a full list of publications
- A letter of application addressing the Person Specification above
- Three referee contact details, including telephone number and email address
Applications should be directed to JOB.FASS cc Recruitment with the subject title “Application for Assistant Professor School of Humanities”.
Enquires should be directed to Dr Sandeep Ray, Head of School of Humanities.
Key Dates:
- Applications close by 28 February 2026. Earlier ones are welcome.
- Formal Interviews will happen in the month of March 2026.
- Date of Commencement: Candidates are asked to provide an indication of the earliest date on which they would be available to commence in the position. The University is ideally seeking for the successful candidate to assume responsibility for the role in July 2026.
Ref No : SoHFASS-251231-1
Posted on 31st December 2025