Lecturer in Journalism

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The School of Communication and Creativity brings together our renowned Department of Journalism with two new Departments of Media, Culture and Creative Industries, and Performing Arts. The School will support and develop the next generation of practitioners to work across the cultural, creative and media sectors. We will offer a range of new and existing practice-based degrees in publishing, creative writing, journalism, creative industries, music, theatre, sound, media and communication. The School is committed to building links for internships and employment pathways with the sectors through practice-based and collaborative
learning.

The Journalism Department at City St George's, University of London has been a leader in its field since 1976, with an unrivalled record of getting graduates into the best jobs in journalism. The Department is ranked number one in the UK for graduate outcomes in Communication and Media (Complete University Guide 2024) and many of its 7000+ alumni now occupy senior positions in the media across the world. Based in the centre of London, the Department has strong industry links, regular high-profile events, and a professional-grade studio and journalism facilities.

Responsibilities

We are looking to appoint two Lecturers in Journalism, the appointed applicants will contribute to the development and delivery of our excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also have the potential to take leadership roles, undertake administrative and management activities.

Person Specification

These are open positions, but we encourage applications from those with a background in digital, or broadcast (in particular audio) journalism.

If appointed on an Education and Research profile, you will carry out international research that contributes to the School strategy, is high-impact, and outward-looking towards industry and society.

Additional Information

Closing date: 13 March 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 3rd April 2025 and the start date will be August 2025.

To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.

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

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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