University of Westminster

Ref. 50053136

Salary: £41,715 - £46,327 per annum (Inc. LWA)

Department: School of Media and Communication

Location: Harrow

Two to three permanent posts are available on either a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time posts are 35 hours a week, and part-time allocations are by mutual agreement. The salary for part-time will be pro-rata as appropriate.

The School of Media and Communication at the University of Westminster is looking for committed, enthusiastic lecturers to join our successful course teams and to help us grow our portfolio. The successful applicants will teach on both our undergraduate and postgraduate courses as required. We do not expect applicants to have all the expertise listed here, but to have experience in one or more of the following areas:

Teaching UG and PG students in modules looking at the intersection of media, culture and society

Teaching of research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative methods) and supervising third year undergraduate and MA students’ dissertations and final practice projects

Media and digital media design and production including experience developing multi-platform / digital content or applications

Media and digital media business management, including strategy, project management and familiarity with commissioning and development practices

Studio multi camera production: including experience of programme making, developing script ideas, content creation and format development for both documentary and studio productions

The School vision is to prepare students for the rapidly changing global media and communication industry through learning and teaching that is research-informed, practice-led and based on action learning. We currently offer eight undergraduate and 13 postgraduate courses covering the fields of Media Management; Digital Media, PR and Journalism; Media and Society; TV and Visual Communication; as well as a flourishing PhD programme. Several of our courses were the first of their kind and we continue to innovate, developing new programmes that reflect the changing media and communication workplace. We teach a diverse, multicultural student population.

The School incorporates the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) which performed exceptionally well in the REF 2014, and we have more than 100 academic colleagues, researchers and technicians in our team. As part of the College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries, we work closely with colleagues from arts, architecture and computing, which brings a vibrant cross-disciplinary element to our teaching and research.

To apply, you should have the skills to deliver one or more of the areas listed above, along with a relevant degree and some teaching and / or professional experience. A PhD (or close to completion) or professional qualification is desirable but not essential for these posts.

The University of Westminster is committed to supporting diversity and equal opportunities in our dealings with job applicants, students, staff and the public. We are fully committed to creating a stimulating and supportive learning and working environment based on mutual respect and trust. We value diversity and welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of gender, sexuality, disability or ethnic background.

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Closing date: midnight on 12 January 2020

Interviews are likely to be held on: week commencing 27 January 2020

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk

Please note: We are unable to accept applications by email. All applications must be made online. CVs in isolation or incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

We are fortunate to receive a large number of applications for our vacancies. Regrettably, we are not able to provide feedback to those job applicants who are not shortlisted, as it simply would not be manageable to do so.

Embracing diversity and promoting equality.

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