Lecturer in Journalism at City, University of London

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”

Background

The new School of Communication & Creativity (SCC) is a leading centre for critical conversations among scholars, industry leaders, performers, journalists and the general public. The School brings together our renowned Department of Journalism, with two new Departments: the Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries; and the Department of Performing Arts – which incorporates the recently-acquired Urdang Academy, one of the UK’s finest performing arts colleges, specialising in musical theatre and dance.

The Journalism Department at City, University of London has been a leader in its field since 1976, with an unrivalled record of getting graduates into the best jobs in journalism. The Department is ranked number one in the UK for graduate outcomes in Communication and Media (Complete University Guide 2024) and many of its 7000+ alumni now occupy senior positions in the media across the world. Based in the centre of London, the Department has strong industry links, regular high-profile events, and a professional-grade studio and journalism facilities.

Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer in Journalism, the appointed applicant will contribute to the development and delivery of our excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also have the potential to take leadership roles, undertake administrative and management activities. If appointed on a research profile, you will carry out international research that is high-impact, and outward-looking towards industry and society.

Person Specification

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer in Journalism, the appointed applicant will contribute to the development and delivery of our excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also have the potential to take leadership roles, undertake administrative and management activities. If appointed on a research profile, you will carry out international research that is high-impact, and outward-looking towards industry and society.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

The role is available from 1 September 2024, or earlier by negotiation.

Closing date: 7th July 2024 at 11:59 pm.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15th July 2024.

For an informal discussion please feel free to contact Glenda Cooper via Glenda.Cooper@city.ac.uk

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture, for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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