Academic tutor - club journalism

University of Sunderland; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Lifestyle benefits platform

Discounted private medical insurance

Discounted fitness membership

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in the UK is looking for an Academic Tutor for Club Journalism to teach undergraduate students. The role requires extensive experience in media relations at a football club and involves preparing materials, teaching across six sessions, and marking assessments. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong background in media relations and content strategy.
• Ability to prepare lectures and workshop materials.
• Experience in providing feedback and marking assessments.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Club Journalism module for Sports journalism students.
• Conduct six taught sessions with five hours each.
• Prepare lecture and workshop material.

Skills

extensive experience working at a football club

teaching club content strategy

managing media relations

branding

communications and marketing

Job description

Academic tutor - club journalism role at University of Sunderland.

About the University

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We are proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024) with top‑quality facilities, an inclusive culture, and a vibrant city.

About the role

We are seeking someone employed in media relations at a top‑flight North East football club to teach towards our undergraduate Club Journalism module for BA (Hons) Sports journalism students in 2026.

This highly specialised role involves six taught sessions of five hours each from January to May 2026, including preparation of lecture and workshop material, feedback to students on their work, and marking assessments.

What you can bring

The successful candidate will have extensive experience working at a football club and will be able to teach knowledge and skills such as club content strategy, managing media relations, branding, communications and marketing.

What we can offer you

Our University provides a rewarding package that goes beyond salary, prioritising your professional growth and your happiness and well‑being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, plus an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, offering online discounts at hundreds of retailers and exclusive schemes for discounted purchase of cars, bikes, or technology.
• Access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well‑being.
• Discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, a state‑of‑the‑art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

Application deadline

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd December (23.59 GMT).

Please note that applications are only accepted via the University of Sunderland's job portal; we do not accept CVs as part of the process.

For any informal enquiries please contact [e-mail].