Lecturer (Library and Information Studies)

The Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of English at Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for a Lecturer in Library and Information Studies to contribute to the MA Library and Information Management programme. Recognised by CILIP, the role supports careers across library, information, knowledge, and cultural sectors.

The successful candidate will contribute through module leadership, teaching delivery, assessment, curriculum development, and student support, while also engaging with the School's broader

Qualifications

• Contribute to module leadership and teaching delivery for the MA Library and Information Management.
• Engage in assessment, curriculum development, and student support within a learning environment.
• Participate in the School's wider research and scholarly community.

Responsibilities

• Lead modules and deliver teaching for the MA Library and Information Management.
• Assess student work and contribute to curriculum development.
• Support students and contribute to the School's research community.

Job description

The School of English at Manchester Metropolitan University is a vibrant, inclusive, and research-active community with a strong reputation for its impact on culture, creativity, and communication. Based on our Oxford Road campus, we bring together leading academics, practitioners, writers, researchers, and creative professionals across literature, creative writing, linguistics, media, journalism, performance, publishing, and library and information studies.

Our outstanding facilities include purpose-built TV and radio studios, a language resource centre, a 180-seat theatre, and the Manchester Poetry Library—the North West's first public poetry library. Located in Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature, the School is at the heart of a thriving cultural and creative ecosystem, with extensive opportunities for collaboration with libraries, archives, publishers, cultural organisations, and industry partners.

The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Library and Information Studies to contribute to the MA Library and Information Management programme. Recognised and approved by CILIP, the programme prepares students for careers across the library, information, knowledge, and cultural sectors.

The successful candidate will contribute through module leadership, teaching delivery, assessment, curriculum development, and student support, bringing relevant academic, professional, or research expertise to an engaging and student-centred learning environment. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the School's wider research and scholarly community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-looking School and to help shape the next generation of library and information professionals.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of our staff and students. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in the University workforce. We also support flexible working and are open to discussing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this, as well as any reasonable adjustments required throughout the application process.

Documents

• Job Description.pdf (245.09 KB)
• Candidate Pack.pdf (9.15 MB)