Lecturer in Publishing (0.5FTE)

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The new Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries draws together academic staff specialising in Advertising, Creative Writing, Cultural and Creative Industries, English, Media and Communications, Marketing Communication, Media Management, Media Production, Publishing, PR and Strategic Communication. The department is committed to maintaining the high quality of our teaching.

For more information on the courses & modules we currently provide please see our website:

https://www.city.ac.uk/about/schools/communication-creativity/media-cultural-creative-industries

Responsibilities

Candidates should be able to teach modules (as well as supervise and examine UG dissertations) in Publishing in a way that is industry-focused and socially relevant. Specifically, the successful candidate will be able to teach most or all of the following modules:

• Understanding Publishing (UG, Y2)
• Publishing as a Business (UG, Y2)
• The Role of Editorial & Production: Managing Authors, Lists & Intellectual Property (PG)
• The Power of Publishing (PG)

Person Specification

The successful applicant will have a good first degree in Publishing (or a closely related field such as Media, Communication, English and so on) and industry-derived expertise related to Publishing. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher able to engage and enthuse a diverse student body that includes international students. We are also looking for a new colleague who is a team player and willing to collaborate.

Additional Information

Closing date: 15/05/2025 at 11:59pm.

This is a 0.5 FTE Lecturer position for a 9 month period.

The role is available from 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

To apply and for more information about the post please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

Salary: £42,882 to £60,907 per annum