City, University of London

Deadline: May 19, 2019

Reference Number: 60024542

Location: Northampton Square

School / Service: School of Arts & Social Sciences

Department: Department of Journalism

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Salary Range: (£) 37345 to 53174

Background

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

City attracts around 20,000 students (35% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last REF, City doubled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research.

Led by President, Professor Sir Paul Curran, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university: it has recently agreed a new Vision & Strategy 2026. Founded in 1894, City is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.

The School of Arts & Social Sciences is an internationally excellent centre of research and learning on the human condition in all its dimensions. It is a large and vibrant School with around 3,000 students (one third postgraduate) and over 250 staff in seven Departments: Economics, English, International Politics, Journalism, Music, Sociology and Psychology. The School aims to attract outstanding members of academic staff who will produce world-leading research of benefit to society; provide innovative and exciting programmes of study; and enrich the lives and enhance the career prospects of its students.

Responsibilities

The Department of journalism is a leader in its field, with an unrivalled record of securing attractive employment for its graduates in both traditional and emerging journalism roles. Ranked first in London and seventh in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2017, the Department provides an academic environment for the study and practice of journalism in one of the world’s media capitals.

The Department is seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate to a part-time Education Lectureship in Journalism.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be a graduate with an excellent record of accomplishment as a journalist and experience of teaching journalism in a university environment. A doctorate or studying towards a doctorate and a record of academic research would be an advantage.

The appointed lecturer will be able to deliver excellent education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including student supervision; and will contribute fully to the life and work of the Department, School and University. A personal commitment to ensuring that students develop both academic learning and professional skill is essential.

Candidates must be available to start by September 2019 or before.

Additional Information

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

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm 19th May 2019

Interviews will be held week commencing 17th June 2019

Actively working to promote equal opportunity and diversity

Academic excellence for business and the professions

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