Lecturer in Journalism and Media Production at York St John University
Job Description
Introduction to YSJ university
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The School
Production, clustered within the School of the Arts, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. With the expansion of our BJTC-accredited undergraduate programmes in journalism, sports journalism and across broadcast media, we’re looking to recruit a journalist/news producer with relevant teaching experience.
Required Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have experience working in journalism, preferably within broadcast journalism. Experience working in sports journalism is desirable, as is multicamera experience. They will already have teaching experience, preferably within HE, and have a compassionate approach to student learning. The successful candidate is expected to have exemplarily communication skills, written and verbal.
It is important that candidates have a strong understanding of media law and ethics, and an awareness of and willingness to engage with emerging new content platforms and delivery techniques.
They will have a flexible and professional approach to working as part of a small team and a commitment to the social justice values of the university.
Further information
For informal enquiries please contact Sue Greenwood at s.greenwood@yorksj.ac.uk
It is anticipated that the assessment process will involve a presentation and panel interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.
