Ursula Bethell Residency in Creative Writing

Each year, usually during August / September, the University of Canterbury invites applications for the position of Ursula Bethell Residency in Creative Writing, formerly known as the Canterbury University Writer in Residence.

The position is designed to foster New Zealand writing by providing a full-time opportunity for a writer to work in an academic environment.

The position is open to writers in the fields of creative writing: fiction, drama and poetry. The appointment is made on the basis of published or performed writing of high quality.

Applicants should be authors of proven merit normally resident in New Zealand, or New Zealanders temporarily resident overseas. The position is tenable for up to twelve months at the University of Canterbury, funded in part by Creative New Zealand.

Enquiries may be made to:

Human Resources Department, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch.

Email: hr@regy.canterbury.ac.nz