Senior Lectureship in Journalism, University of Sussex

Association for Journalism Education; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Lecturer in Journalism to inspire the next generation of journalists. This role involves teaching practical journalism skills while also engaging in research, with a focus on areas such as digital, investigative, political, and citizen journalism. The ideal candidate will have a strong professional background and a commitment to academic excellence. With a competitive salary band and the opportunity to contribute to impactful research, this position offers a unique chance to shape the future of journalism education in a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong professional background in journalism with teaching experience.
• Evidence of publications or ongoing research is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach journalism practice while engaging in research activities.
• Contribute to the academic community through publications.

Skills

Digital Journalism

Investigative Journalism

Political Journalism

Citizen Journalism

Research Skills

Education

PhD in Journalism or related field

Job description

The University of Sussex is looking for a Senior Lecturer:

The University of Sussex is recruiting a Senior Lecturer in Journalism (equivalent to a Principal Lecturer), with a salary band starting at £48,327 and rising to £55,998.

We’re looking for someone with a strong professional background who can teach practice but is also interested in research. A PhD is usually required, but this is not essential.

Some evidence of publications, either actual or in the pipeline, is expected.

Teaching and/or research expertise in one of the following areas would be of particular interest: digital journalism, investigative journalism, political journalism, or citizen journalism.

The closing date for applications is 18th November.