Gaelic Writer – Residence

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

Part-Time Gaelic Writer in Residence role at the University of Edinburgh. Engage with students and produce creative writing in collaboration with the Celtic and Scottish Studies Department.

Posted 5/25/2026part-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £34,610 - £39,906 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.
Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fluency in Gaeliccreative writingpoetryprose fictiondrama

Soft Skills

organisational skillscommunication skillscollaborationjudging