18 Aug 2010

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Call for applications for Ursula Bethell Creative New Zealand Writer In Residence 2011

The Ursula Bethell Residency, jointly funded by Creative New Zealand, was established in 1979 to provide support for New Zealand writers and foster New Zealand writing. The Residency allows authors of proven merit in all areas of literacy and creative activity, including drama, fiction and poetry, an opportunity to work on an approved project within an academic environment.

Applicants should be authors of proven merit normally resident in New Zealand, or New Zealanders temporarily resident overseas.

The position is fulltime and tenable for up to twelve months at the University of Canterbury at the rate of $57,480 per annum; funded jointly by Creative New Zealand.

Applications for all positions at the University of Canterbury are to be made online at www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus.

For more information about the benefits of joining the University of Canterbury, or for additional information on this Residency, please visit us online at www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus (search “Ursula”)

Closing Date: Sunday 17th October 2010