Lecturer in Sports Communication

Location: Singleton or Bay Campus, Swansea

About The Role

Swansea University's thriving Media and Communication department is looking for a talented and enthusiastic lecturer in Sports Communication. Our academic Sports Communication provision encompasses sports journalism, sports commentary, podcasts, sports content creation and PR, as well as a curriculum that examines the socio-cultural impact that sport has on society in the UK and globally.  

We are therefore looking to recruit an individual that is experienced (either as a practitioner or as an academic) in some or all of these specialisms, and who will play a key role in the development and delivery of modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will build on and/or develop a portfolio of high-quality research outputs.

We encourage our academic staff to develop innovative modules and assessment methodologies that reflect scholarly and practical developments in the field of sports media. Our departmental ethos can be summarised as being research-led, practice-driven and teaching-focused. We are therefore looking for a dedicated team-player who will enjoy being part of a vibrant, dynamic and progressive department, and whose knowledge, experience and professionalism will ignite the imaginations and creativity of our students. 

The successful candidate will be able to bring the academic interrogation of sports communication to life for our students through an innovative approach to teaching, and with a curriculum that welcomes industry connections into the classroom wherever possible.  

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

The Media and Communications department at Swansea University has been consistently in the top ten in UK league tables over several years across all key elements of academic provision. At a time when the HE sector is undergoing significant challenges, it is a testament to our teamwork, commitment and dedication to innovative, student-focused teaching and academic research that our department continues to perform so strongly. At the heart of our ongoing staff recruitment strategy is to build on these key principles, and to find teaching and research talent that can add to our reputation and commitment to excellence across all areas. 

If you would like more information about the role, please feel free to contact Iwan Williams on iwan.williams@swansea.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 23 March 2025

Interview Date: 2 April 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Iwan Williams iwan.williams@swansea.ac.uk
• Hannah Thompson-Radford h.j.thompson-radford@swansea.ac.uk

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