Lecturer in Journalism

We are seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable Lecturer in Journalism/Media to join the Department of Journalism, Publishing and Media in the School of Creative and Cultural Industries at Kingston School of Art.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a media professional to join a department that consists of a dynamic group of dedicated, experienced and energetic teachers and practitioners who inspire their students and help them to achieve successful careers in the content, journalism, media and communication industries. You’ll join a varied programme of practice-led teaching that seeks to bring professional practice into the classroom.

You will lead, plan, deliver and assess a range of modules on our undergraduate and postgraduate journalism and media programmes with practice at every level including content creation, news and features journalism, and audio, video and media production across different platforms. You will use a variety of technologies and approaches to deliver a lively education to your students that can be translated into real-world skills.

You’ll share knowledge and expertise through professional practice, pursuing opportunities that can generate profitable income and support students with valuable work placements and entry-level jobs.

The Person

You will be an experienced media professional and/or journalist with a proven recent record of employment in an integrated newsroom, creative agency or media production company with experience of working across platforms. You will be up to date with changes in the media, journalism and content industries and will be interested in preparing graduates for working in these fast-evolving environments.

Expertise in digital journalism, news reporting, audio and video production, video reporting, podcasting, audience engagement (eg SEO and Social Media), and news production  are desirable. You should be interested in working with students in the classroom to originate and produce real-life published outputs such as the campus newspaper and online news operation, associated multi-media and social media.

 You may be new to teaching in higher education, and we welcome applicants who are transitioning from professional practice. You should be able to demonstrate some experience of teaching or mentoring or show a clear interest in developing this aspect. What matters most is your ability to apply your industry experience to real-world challenges and to support students in developing their own skills and knowledge.

The Faculty

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative, cultural and communications industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-based identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching – providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.

Further information

We are looking to appoint a permanent, part-time Lecturer (0.5 FTE, 18.5 hours per week), with a starting salary of £22,202 per annum (50% pro rata of £44,404).

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 21st August.

For informal enquiries, please contact Beth Brewster, Head of the Department of Journalism, Publishing and Media.