Lecturer in Digital Media
| Posting date: | 14 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,497 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 7a, £40,497–46,735 (incremental progression) per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | KU00004576 |
Summary
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Lecturer in Digital Media
Grade 7a, £40,497–46,735 (incremental progression)
Fixed term for 9 months (September 2025 to June 2026)
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, which comprises a wide range of programmes which promote students’ critical thinking, creativity, and preparation for success after graduation. The School has particular strengths in both media theory and practice.
The successful candidate will teach modules across Digital Media at undergraduate and Masters levels. They will design stimulating learning opportunities and resources, mentor students, set innovative assessments, and provide feedback. They will be versatile and able to teach: 1. core approaches, theories, and methods in digital media studies, 2. creative and professional practice in digital media content creation. They will be able to discharge administrative roles efficiently. They will be flexible and versatile, such as by contributing to related programmes such as Film Studies or Sociology.
Modules that the appointed person will teach include: ‘Social Media Content Creation’, ‘Understanding and Producing Digital Media’, and ‘Social Media Work’.
They will hold a PhD in Media, and they will have an excellent record of research in the discipline of digital media commensurate with career stage. This may include academic outputs, along with clear plans for future research.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. Arrangements for job share will be considered.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Please include with your application the following attachments: (1) a 2-page cover letter explaining how you meet the selection criteria, and (2) an academic CV.
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Nicholas Seager, the Head of School (n.p.seager@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on 29 August 2025
Lecturer in Digital Media
Grade 7a, £40,497–46,735 (incremental progression)
Fixed term for 9 months (September 2025 to June 2026)
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, which comprises a wide range of programmes which promote students’ critical thinking, creativity, and preparation for success after graduation. The School has particular strengths in both media theory and practice.
The successful candidate will teach modules across Digital Media at undergraduate and Masters levels. They will design stimulating learning opportunities and resources, mentor students, set innovative assessments, and provide feedback. They will be versatile and able to teach: 1. core approaches, theories, and methods in digital media studies, 2. creative and professional practice in digital media content creation. They will be able to discharge administrative roles efficiently. They will be flexible and versatile, such as by contributing to related programmes such as Film Studies or Sociology.
Modules that the appointed person will teach include: ‘Social Media Content Creation’, ‘Understanding and Producing Digital Media’, and ‘Social Media Work’.
They will hold a PhD in Media, and they will have an excellent record of research in the discipline of digital media commensurate with career stage. This may include academic outputs, along with clear plans for future research.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. Arrangements for job share will be considered.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Please include with your application the following attachments: (1) a 2-page cover letter explaining how you meet the selection criteria, and (2) an academic CV.
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Nicholas Seager, the Head of School (n.p.seager@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on 29 August 2025
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