Lecturer in Digital Journalism (Fixed-Term)

at  Bournemouth University

All Locations
Weymouth House (Bournemouth - Talbot)
All Departments
Communication and Journalism
Advertising Salary
Salary from £39,105 - £45,163 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £49,250
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Function
Academic
Closing Date
11 Nov 2024

ABOUT US

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

The position will be within the Department of Communication and Journalism within the Faculty of Media and Communication.
The Department of Communication & Journalism’s reputation for innovative, collaborative, industry-leading courses means our students benefit from gaining industry professional body qualifications and placements together with their degrees, which provides a rewarding and exciting environment for lecturers.
As Lecturer in Journalism, you will be able to demonstrate skills in digital journalism, sports journalism and/or journalism in general. Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level. Knowledge of the NCTJ requirements will be welcomed.
The position ideally requires a Doctorate. However, consideration will be given to candidates with the relevant experience and achievements within the journalism field. We will welcome candidates that are committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.
Applications are welcome from those with particular expertise in the areas of journalism, sport journalism and digital journalism.
Part-time and flexible working will be considered.