Lecturer in Broadcast Journalism

By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Broadcast Journalism to work across journalism programmes at BA level.

This role involves contributing to the academic development, course management, teaching, research development, and scholarship within the School in Broadcast Journalism.

Our accredited programmes include BA (Hons) Journalism (National Council for the Training of Journalists) and BA (Hons) Sports Journalism (Broadcast Journalism Training Council), which are housed within our School of Arts and Media.

About you:

We are recruiting for a Lecturer in Broadcast Journalism who has a passion for broadcast news. The successful applicant must have recent experience working as a multiplatform broadcast journalist and in producing content for digital platforms. You must have a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

For this role an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent are essential requirements. 

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr Theresa Saxon on TSaxon@uclan.ac.uk

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. 

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