Lecturer in Journalism and Media

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out research and teaching in journalism and media?Do you have experience teaching journalism studies to undergraduate and postgraduate students? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?

The School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds is a highly ranked department with a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. We are ranked in 7th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2024) and 23rd in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework 87% of our research judged to be either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

The successful candidate will be expected to enhance the School’s research and teaching activities in journalism and work with colleagues to develop our international profile and standing. Applications are welcome from candidates whose research explores any aspect of journalism studies, and whose work complements or contributes to the School’s existing research strengths in media industries and cultural production; journalism; political communication; global communication; visual media and communication; digital cultures; or gender, race and media.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Jo Garde-Hansen (Head of School of Media and Communication)
Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures
School/Institute:  School of Media and Communication
Category:  Academic
Grade: 
Grade 8
Salary: 
£45,585 to £54,395
p.a.
Working Time:  100%
Post Type: 
Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Monday 11 March 2024
Closing Date:  Monday 25 March 2024
Reference:  AHCMC1114
Downloads:  Candidate Brief