Senior Lecturer in Journalism (0.8 FTE)

Salary Range

£45,585 - £56,021 pro rata per annum

School/Department

Liverpool Screen School

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The Journalism Department at Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Lecturer to join our team.

Based in the heart of a city full of news, sport and culture to report upon, we deliver NCTJ-accredited courses in journalism and sports journalism at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our BA Journalism is also BJTC accredited, and we pride ourselves in developing multimedia journalists who are ready for success in all parts of the industry.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Senior Lecturer. Experience of news and feature writing and/ or teaching theoretical journalism modules will be a particular advantage.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the working practices and skills relevant to the contemporary UK journalism industry. They will have a PhD or postgraduate qualification in a relevant area and/or equivalent professional experience. Knowledge of the NCTJ and/ or BJTC will be an advantage.

Informal enquiries may be made to Fran Yeoman, Programme Leader by email: [email protected]

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all background and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.