Lecturer in Digital Media and Culture Education (Online Programmes)

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Digital Media and Culture to support online Master's programmes. This full-time role focuses on high-quality teaching and will contribute to the development of innovative curricula. Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field and have experience in online education. The position offers a competitive salary and a diverse work environment.

Benefits

London Weighting Allowance

Qualifications

• PhD qualified in relevant subject area or equivalent experience.
• Experience in designing and delivering teaching.
• Experience in online teaching and distance learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in online Master's programmes.
• Contribute to departmental development.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to students.

Skills

Digital Media and Culture

Teaching and supervision

Online teaching

Communication skills

Departmental administration

Pastoral support for students

Education

PhD or equivalent qualification

Job description

Organisation/Company KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field Communication sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 26 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About us

The Department of Digital Humanities is a global leader in researching digital culture and society, and in exploring the use of advanced technology-related methods in humanities research.

Since our founding in 1992, we have spearheaded new intellectual possibilities among computing, the humanities and the social sciences.

The Department offers an undergraduate degree in Digital Culture, which looks at how technological innovations are bringing about new challenges and opportunities in our societies. Postgraduate students can choose from a number of different MA programmes, including in Big Data in Culture & Society, Digital Culture & Society and Digital Asset & Media Management, as well as our MA/PhD research degrees in Digital Humanities.

We are the largest and most prestigious department of our kind worldwide, ranked first in the UK (along with the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries) in the latest Research Excellence Framework. Our current work includes topics such as big and open data, cultural curation and preservation, digital labour, global infrastructures, networked identities, and democracy.

King's College London has a long tradition of research in the digital humanities, going back to the early 1970s. The Department for Digital Humanities started as the 'Centre for Computing in the Humanities' in 1992. The Department has been highly influential in areas of digital information management and digital research methods, and today its expertise in digital archives and libraries is still in high demand.

About the role

As we continue to grow and strengthen our department, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Digital Media and Culture until 31 December 2026 to support our new online Master’s programmes: the MSc in Digital Economies and the MA in Digital Futures.

This appointment is made on the College’s Academic Education Pathway (AEP), meaning that its focus is on education, pedagogy and the delivery of our student experience in the Department. This post is an opportunity for a qualified individual to play a role in shaping our vision of a diverse and innovative Department of Digital Humanities at one of the most prestigious universities in the UK.

For this role, we are looking for an expert in Digital Media and Culture with experience in one or more relevant areas, including but not limited to the following: digital economy, AI and society, digital media and platforms, digital industries, digital marketing.

We are also interested in candidates who can contribute to our teaching and training programmes in areas of critical digital practice related to these areas, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates with relevant professional experience outside academia.

Key responsibilities of the role are to deliver high-quality teaching and dissertation supervision on our online Master’s programmes, to contribute to the future development of the department, and to participate in a supportive, collegiate culture. There will be opportunities to be responsible for aspects of departmental administration. Mentorship will be provided to enable the postholder to gain experience and develop professionally. We welcome candidates who can bring global/non-UK perspectives to our curricula.

While the post-holder will focus primarily on online teaching and supervision, responsibilities may include on-campus teaching and/or supervision if needed.

There are two posts available, both are full time (35 Hours per week), fixed term contracts until 31/12/2026.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• PhD qualified in relevant subject area (completed or submitted by the time of application), or an equivalent qualification or professional experience in a relevant field
• An in-depth understanding of Digital Media and Culture and/or a related area
• Experience and/or demonstrable understanding of designing and delivering teaching
• Experience and/or demonstrable understanding of online teaching and/or distance learning
• Ability to communicate clearly and convincingly both orally and in writing to a wide range of individuals and groups, including overseas students, academic and professional services colleagues, and our cultural and industry partners
• Experience of effective supervision, assessment, marking, and provision of feedback for students
• Experience of contributing to departmental administration
• Experience of providing personal and pastoral support for students
• A recognized teaching qualification in Higher Education
• Work experience relevant to the field

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are due to be held on 19 November 2025.

Grade and Salary: £45,031- £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.

Job ID: 127665.

Close Date: 26-Oct-2025.

Contact Person: Mark Hedges.

Contact Details: [e-mail].