Lecturer in Media and Communication
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.
A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand.
Faculty / Directorate
The Leicester Media School in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, De Montfort University, is seeking to appoint two lecturers in Media and Communication. The successful candidates will contribute to undergraduate teaching, enhance and expand our postgraduate provision, and support research activities.
Teaching commitments will include contributions to established undergraduate modules and will be expected to take on leadership of modules. The creation and delivery of pedagogical material, including online work, will form a central element of the candidate’s responsibilities, as will undergraduate tutoring and support. The postholder will have excellent organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the University community.
In accordance with the University's commitment to diversity and the public good - and the internationalisation of the curriculum and research environment - applicants will be familiar with the principles enshrined in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programmes, and will support our efforts to embed sustainability in the curriculum.
Role
We are specifically seeking candidates in the following areas. In your application, please specify where your expertise will best fit.
Post 1:
In terms of teaching, we are particularly keen to appoint candidates with the skills to teach theoretical and practical modules focused on creative digital media design and production, preferably including web design. Broader understanding of issues in Media and Communication is also helpful.
In terms of research, the appointee will work closely with the Director of the Media Discourse Centre alongside the Deputy Director, the Head of School, and the Associate Dean for Research (CEM), to reinforce the public profile of the Centre, the School, and the wider Faculty. The successful candidate will hold, or will be about to complete, a PhD in media or a closely associated field, and will have produced outputs on media, communication, political discourse and/or related topics (appropriate work could include work within the field of social justice movements, feminist media studies, digital media, and political discourse). We are seeking and candidate with expertise in the broad research field of Media Discourse and transnational social movements. This position is on a permanent, full time (37 hours per week) basis.
Enquires relating to this role should be addressed to Professor Stuart Price, at [email protected]
Post 2:
In terms of teaching, we are particularly keen to appoint candidates with the skills to teach critical and cultural approaches to games and potentially other forms of digital media. Again, broader understanding of issues in Media and Communication is also helpful.
In terms of research, the appointee will work closely with the Director of the Media and Communications Research Centre to reinforce the public profile of the Centre, the School, and the wider Faculty. The successful candidate will hold, or will be about to complete, a PhD in media or a closely associated field. We are seeking and candidate with expertise in the broad research field of cultural and critical approaches to media. This position is on a permanent, full time (37 hours per week) basis.
Enquires relating to this role should be addressed to Dr Simon Mills at [email protected]
If you have a general query about either post or working at DMU, you can also contact Dr James Russell, Head of the Leicester Media School, at [email protected]
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for either role will have a PhD or a PhD near completion as well as a first degree in a relevant subject. You will have also have excellent communication and team working/collaborative skills.
For more information about the roles please click on the job description and person specification. If you are interested in the role please click on apply where you will need to complete an application form.
