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Offer: Ursula Bethell Writer in Residence:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation University of Canterbury Closes 10 Oct 2021 Posted on 15 Sep 2021 Region Canterbury Work type Contract, Fixed Term Work classification Research, Education & Development, Literature & Publishing ShareCreative New Zealand Residency in Creative Writing 2022Te R?ngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts » Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) » 6 or 12 month fixed-term opportunity » income of $66,000 (for 12 months, pro-rated for 6 months) What You Will Do This fixed-term Residency has been created to foster New Zealand writing by providing a full-time opportunity for a writer, or writers, to work on an approved writing project in an academic environment. The position is jointly funded by the University of Canterbury and Creative New Zealand. This position may be given to a single writer for a period of up to twelve months or split between two writers for a period of up to six months each. While there are no formal tasks attached to the position, Information technology is expected that that you spend the residency in Christchurch, hold a regular office hour for students, and take part in the cultural life of the University. Who You Are You will be a published writer in one or more of the genres of fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, and creative non-fiction. You will also have work published or produced by a reputable publisher or producer. candidates should be authors of proven merit normally resident in New Zealand, or New Zealanders temporarily resident overseas. Appointment will be made on the merit of the proposed writing project or projects, so candidates should provide a detailed proposal. Please note, this residency does not cover writing for film or television. Who You Will Work With You will work with staff in the English Department including specialists in Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, and Creative Writing. For more information about the Residency, please visit ushere. Why UC Tangata T?, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference. The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. For information about the range of great benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions, please visit us:http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus The University of Canterbury is an Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) employer and we encourage diversity in our staffing profile. The University of Canterbury actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The closing date for this position is: Sunday 10th October 2021 (midnight, NZ time) Applications will be reviewed after the close date How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted on ourcareers websiteand should include a cover letter and resume.Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these toWorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz Due to current border restrictions, you must have New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this function. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered. Links & Contact info: Apply now How to submit the application: Applications for this position must be submitted on ourcareers websiteand should include a cover letter and resume.Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these toWorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz Due to current border restrictions, you must have New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this function. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered. Skills:
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