Lecturer in Sports Journalism and Communications at UCFB
Job Description
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to become part of the UCFB family and join the fastest-growing higher education institution in the UK since launching in 2011. Join us and work for a pioneering institution that is a world first in higher education.
This role will be based at our UCFB Manchester Campus in our state-of-the-art campus devoted to football business and sport related industries. Based in one of the world’s greatest sporting cities of Manchester and in iconic stadium locations and vibrant city centre venues the campus is in the heart of one of Europe’s most inspiring sporting destinations.
Location: UCFB Manchester Campus
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 21 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
UCFB are recruiting for a Lecturer in Sports Journalism and Communications to develop and deliver modules in line with institutional strategies, policies, and procedures.
They will also be required to maintain teaching and learning standards to deliver an excellent student experience.
Key Tasks
- Deliver on designated modules in a manner that supports and focuses on student learning outcomes and maintains academic standards.
- Design, develop and/or deliver teaching materials at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, including contributing to curriculum review and enhancement.
- Undertake student assessments and examination activities including the provision of appropriate feedback to students within required timelines.
- Participate in scholarship and knowledge exchange and/or research for personal development and to enhance the reputation of institution.
- Contribute to whole institution and/or subject/area-based initiatives in line with strategic objectives.
Please see Job Description for further details and Person Specification.
The Organisation
University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is a world first in sports education. Proudly the UK’s fastest-growing higher education institution since our launch in 2011, UCFB’s campuses are based at iconic stadium locations and vibrant city centre venues.
In 2020, UCFB launched the Global Institute of Sport (GIS), the new home of our Master’s degrees and executive education in the UK, online and at inspirational stadiums including at Inter Miami CF Stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, New York’s Red Bull Arena and Toronto’s BMO Field.
Our collaborations with elite sports organisations allow us to lead the field in producing the next generation of graduates. Partners include The Football Association, Kick It Out, the League Managers Association, the National League and the Rugby Football League domestically, as well as our global hub partners in the USA, Canada and Australia.
What we offer in return
In return not only will you have the opportunity to make life-transforming, career making education, but we offer a whole range of financial and non-financial benefits too:
- 30 days annual leave and bank holidays
- Christmas closure and birthday leave
- Life assurance
- Flexible & hybrid working opportunities
- Staff
- events
- Enhanced parental leave and sick pay
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Ride to work
- scheme
- CPD and learning & development
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
- Free Eye Tests & VDU Glasses
- Bereavement Leave/Time off for Dependants
Additional Information
Please note that if you do not have permission to work in the UK, UCFB will not be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship for you to take up this position. All non EU/EAA candidates must have valid immigration status and/or a UK visa valid for the duration of the contract in order to be considered for this role.
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