City University London – Lecturer in Journalism

Association for Journalism Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking to appoint a Lecturer for their Journalism Department. The successful candidate will engage in world-leading research and deliver high-quality education while supporting students in developing key academic and practical skills. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Expected to start in Autumn 2016 with interviews in early September.

Benefits

Sector-leading salary

Pension scheme

Comprehensive staff training and development package

Qualifications

• A track record of world-leading or internationally excellent research.
• Experience in delivering high-quality higher education.
• Excellent achievements as a professional journalist.
• Ability to foster both academic learning and practical skills in students.

Skills

World-leading research

High-quality higher education delivery

Professional journalism achievements

Commitment to student skills development

Job description

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

City is in the UK’s top twenty (The Guardian University Guide) and in the world’s top five per cent (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). The University attracts around 19,500 students (35% at postgraduate level) from 150 countries, is well above the sector average for graduate employability in most of its subjects, is in the top ten in the UK for starting salaries and is the top university in London for student satisfaction. City will join the University of London federation in September.

The Department of Journalism has an enviable, global standing with an outstanding record of placing 96% of graduates in graduate-level employment.

Position Overview

The Department is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic to a Lectureship. The successful candidate will have:

1. A record of world-leading or internationally excellent research.
2. Experience of delivering high-quality higher education.
3. Excellent achievements as a professional journalist.
4. The ability and commitment to ensure students develop both academic learning and practical skills.

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

The role is available from Autumn 2016.

Interviews are expected to take place in early September 2016.