Gaelic Writer – Residence

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and fulfil the role of Gaelic Writer in residence.
• Produce at least one major piece of creative writing.
• Work with teaching staff to create materials supporting the delivery of Gaelic language teaching.
• Organise workshops, readings and other public events.
• Manage and judge the department’s Gaelic writing prize for students.
• Draw on the excellent Gaelic collections of the National Library of Scotland.

Requirements

• Fluency in Gaelic.
• Published writer of poetry, prose fiction or drama.
• Established and recognised reputation for excellence among peers.
• Demonstrable organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of, and contacts in, local and national literary networks.