Lecturer in Digital Media Governance (Education and Research) at University of Exeter
Job Description
This full-time, permanent post is available immediately.
The role
The post will extend the research profile of Communications at Exeter, particularly in areas related to media regulation and policy.
You will teach on existing Communications modules and lead the development of new modules in their areas of expertise at both BA and MA levels. You will also attract and supervise PhD students.
You will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
The Online Safety Act 2023
Digital media policy and regulation
Online safety and harms
AI regulation
Big Tech regulation
About you
The successful applicant will have an independent research programme that will strengthen and complement the existing team at the University.
You will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:
- Hold a PhD in Media and Communications, or a related discipline, and be externally recognised as an authority in your area of expertise, in digital media governance and/or policy
- A strong record in attracting funding for research or demonstrate potential to attract future funding
- Enthusiasm for delivering and developing high quality undergraduate and postgraduate modules, as well as substantial experience in curriculum development and PhD supervision
- The potential to make strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners, and potential to participate and lead projects which have impact
- Proven academic leadership skills and the willingness to take on leadership roles within the discipline and/or wider department
Please ensure you read the Job Description for full details of this role.
What we can offer you
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
- Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay) and Fertility Treatment Policy
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Further information
Please contact Prof Neil Ewen n.ewen@exeter.ac.uk
