Lecturer in Media, Ethics & Social Change (Online Distance Learning)

Hours: Part time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.9 FTE (33.75 hours) per week.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 August 2025 

Closing date: Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: TBC

Expected start date: 1 January 2025

About the role

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with expertise in digital media studies. This is a fixed-term post, funded through a research grant, that provides cover for faculty on leave.

You will teach remotely on our online distance learning degree MA Media, Ethics & Social Change. This degree teaches students how to use digital media in a meaningful way to bring about positive change across various sectors, and examines digital media in the context of activism and social justice.

You will be required to deliver several short (7 week) modules on topics including: digital media theory; digital media ethics; media and climate change; race, culture and media; public relations; and participatory media. You should have the academic expertise to convene, teach and assess modules on these topics, and to manage the online learning area and student discussions. Teaching materials already exist for these modules, so any content and learning materials that you prepare will build on what already exists.

You will also have the opportunity and a time allocation to develop a portfolio of scholarship, and will assist in some administrative duties related to the degree.

About our Division/School

Please find further information regarding the Faculty of Media, Arts & Humanities on our website.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. 

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Dr Christopher Brown (C.R.Brown@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Aside from some initial induction meetings, this is a remote-working position and you will not be required to work on campus at Sussex unless you would like to.

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