Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Publishing (Part-time, 0.8 FTE, Fixed Term)

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath Spa University seeks a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Publishing for a part-time, fixed-term position. Responsibilities include designing course materials, supporting students, and engaging in research. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and teaching experience, with a background in journalism preferred.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Wide range of discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of university-level teaching in Journalism.
• Background as a professional journalist.

Responsibilities

• Design teaching material and deliver across modules.
• Support students in learning and development.
• Engage in relevant research and scholarly activities.

Skills

Teaching

Journalism

Curricular Development

Research

Education

Good first degree in relevant discipline

Higher and/or research degree in relevant discipline

Job description

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Publishing (Part-time, 0.8 FTE, Fixed Term)

Application Deadline: 3 August 2025

Department: School of Writing Publishing & Humanities

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - GBP 35,302, rising to GBP 44,694 per annum, pro rata GBP 44,128 - GBP 55,755

Description

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic specialist in Journalism to join our vibrant Journalism and Publishing team on a fixed term contract for one year.

The post should particularly appeal to those with a background as a professional journalist and recent experience of university-level teaching in journalism, and expertise in political and/or international journalism would be a bonus. You will help us design and deliver content across a range of modules, including collaborative activities across disciplines, take an active role in curriculum planning and development within the subject, School and University, and engage in research and scholarly activity.

This is a part time, 1 year fixed term contract at 0.8 FTE

About the Role

• Design teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area.
• To support students in their learning and development throughout their period of study.
• To contribute to pedagogical innovation, curricular development and planning within the department in support of the institution's learning and teaching strategy.
• To engage in relevant research and scholarly activity in support of the university's research strategy, to inform and enhance curriculum design and to improve student experience.
• To seek external funding for this activity and help develop ideas for new revenue streams.
• To participate in and contribute to internal/external networks, engage with the subject community and build productive relationships with industrial bodies, professional associations, employers and practitioners as appropriate.
• To ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes, QAA codes of practice, HEFCE guidelines, etc. are robustly met.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with the normal planning and operational procedures of the department and school.
• To undertake recruitment, publicity and promotional activities in the interests of the department, school and university.
• To contribute to the range of other professional responsibilities shared by tutors within the department.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the post.

About You

Essential

• A good first degree in a relevant discipline
• Recent, successful experience of university level teaching in this subject area
• A background as a professional journalist or in a related field

Desirable

• A higher and/or research degree in a relevant discipline
• Academic expertise or professional background in political and/or international journalism
• Experience of contributing to a validated undergraduate programme in Journalism
• A track record in research and/or scholarship - particularly where this has clearly enriched your teaching, underpinned curricular developments and/or enhanced the student experience
• Fellowship of the HEA

Additional Information

Salary Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - GBP 35,302, rising to GBP 44,694 per annum, pro rata GBP 44,128 - GBP 55,755The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.This is a part time, 1 year fixed term contract at 0.8 FTE

Interview Date - Wednesday 13th August

Due to the nature of this post regretfully we cannot accept applications that do not have the Right to Work/Live in the UK therefore your application will be rejected.

Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.