Lecturer in Publishing

This is a career-defining opportunity at the heart of a small team of dedicated, experienced and energetic teachers and practitioners who inspire their students and help them to achieve successful careers in publishing and the creative industries. You’ll join a varied programme of practice- and research-led teaching that seeks to bring professional practice into the classroom underscored by academic research at the leading edge.

You will plan, deliver and assess a postgraduate module covering how books are marketed and publicised, global sales and distribution of published products and the international trade in intellectual property, using a variety of technologies and approaches to deliver a lively education to your students that can be translated into real-world skills. Expertise in marketing theory and experience of creating marketing assets are highly desirable.

You will support students in selecting suitable topics for dissertation and prepare them for this substantial piece of independent work through lectures and hands-on workshops. Experience of academic writing at masters level or beyond would be beneficial.

The Person

You will be an experienced publishing professional with a proven record of recent employment in a commercial publishing environment. You will be up to date with changes in publishing and will be interested in preparing graduates for working in this fast-evolving industry. You’ll share knowledge and expertise of professional practice to enhance the employability of our students. Experience of teaching is preferred but not essential.

On a personal level, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional teaching and support to our students will be your core motivation. You will use your experience of working in publishing to promote integrated professional practice across everything you do, imparting practical publishing skills and knowledge to students that they will take with them in their future careers.

The Faculty

The School of Creative and Cultural Industries has a broad reach with departments focused on both cutting-edge industry practices and more traditional academic disciplines. The school is united by its forward-thinking approach to engaging students with these subject areas, valuing innovation, critical thinking, interdisciplinary and collaborative working, problem solving and creative exploration.

Activities are underpinned and supported by a rich, varied and well-established research culture, particularly in areas such as Design History, Creative Writing and the Humanities more generally. A number of partnerships with industry, museums and the third sector enrich the learning experience of our students.

Comprising the Department of: Creative Industries; Critical and Historical Studies; Foundation Studies; Journalism, Publishing and Media and Humanities the school provides a student experience that prepares its graduates for further study and/or a fulfilling career at the forefront of the Creative and Cultural Industries. 

Further information

This is a part time, fixed-term position with a starting salary of £21,593.50 per annum (50% pro rata of £43,187.00 per annum).

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 11 October 2024.

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

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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