Lecturer in Digital Marketing

The Role

The Department of Strategy, Marketing & Innovation invites applicants for the post of Lecturer in Digital Marketing. The role provides the opportunity to use your research and industry experience to inform the delivery of exceptional teaching in the areas of Digital Marketing Strategy and Tactics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Experience (CX).

This is an exciting opportunity for an ideal candidate to join a vibrant and collaborative team of academics responsible for delivering impactful research and excellence in learning and teaching that align with the University’s vision to develop graduates who are sought-after for their skills, knowledge, and ability to innovate. The role involves leading the design and delivery of a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules within your specialism and applying relevant technologies and innovative approaches to delivering outstanding student experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering and supporting Higher Education activities within interdisciplinary contexts and relevant industry experience. You will have a positive approach and the ability to contribute to the team and potentially rise to serve as a Course Leader in the future.

The Person

Applicants should have completed a doctorate in Marketing/Digital Marketing or a related field or expect to complete this before joining us. Special consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated potential to produce high-quality academic research and relevant industry experience. The individual will actively contribute and align their research to the activities of one of the School’s Research & Knowledge Hubs of Excellence.

You will play a key role in realising the University’s Town House Strategy, equipping students with essential skills such as innovation, enterprise, and digital and creative problem-solving to prepare them for the evolving world. Your responsibilities will encompass teaching and assessing a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules across the department's degree programs, employing various technologies and creative pedagogical approaches. You will contribute to the expansion of department's portfolio and the development of novel courses in the field. We recommend including evidence of teaching excellence and student feedback in your application where available, and clearly highlighting any experience of designing and/or leading modules or programmes.

Your role extends beyond teaching, involving pastoral care for a diverse student body, academic leadership, effective management, and administration. You will actively engage in applied research, aligning with the University's mission to establish an outstanding reputation for research-informed teaching, innovation, and integrated academic excellence. Our academics engage in the pastoral support of current students and recruitment outreach initiatives, including Open Days. Furthermore, you will have opportunities to share your knowledge and expertise through professional consultancy, pursuing ventures that generate profitable income while actively supporting students in securing valuable placements whenever feasible.

We invite applicants with a global and contemporary approach to business and management education and individuals who can curate active and experiential learning.

The School

Kingston Business School is a globally accredited, forward-looking school, whose purpose is to make an evidence-based and transformative impact in teaching and learning, research, and external engagement. We provide opportunities, challenge and support for personal growth and career development.