Lecturer in Media Research Methods
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,254 to £48,822 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1443-25 |
Summary
By joining the University of 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:
The post sits within the Media Innovation Studio in the School of Arts and Media, home to internationally recognised teaching and research in journalism, media innovation, and leadership development. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Journalism Innovation and Leadership to support teaching and supervision during 2026. The role will contribute to the design and delivery of research-led learning for mid-career professionals enrolled on the part-time, distance-learning MA Journalism Innovation and Leadership Programme, with a particular focus on leading the Research for Media Work and Advanced Applied Learning Project modules.
About you:
You will bring experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising research in journalism, media management, or related fields, ideally within higher education or professional development contexts. You will hold a relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification (MA, MBA, or equivalent), and demonstrate expertise in research design, journalism innovation, media sustainability, or leadership practice. Strong communication skills, the ability to support diverse postgraduate learners, and experience working in online or blended settings are essential. A PhD or substantial professional experience would be advantageous.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role:
The post sits within the Media Innovation Studio in the School of Arts and Media, home to internationally recognised teaching and research in journalism, media innovation, and leadership development. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Journalism Innovation and Leadership to support teaching and supervision during 2026. The role will contribute to the design and delivery of research-led learning for mid-career professionals enrolled on the part-time, distance-learning MA Journalism Innovation and Leadership Programme, with a particular focus on leading the Research for Media Work and Advanced Applied Learning Project modules.
About you:
You will bring experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising research in journalism, media management, or related fields, ideally within higher education or professional development contexts. You will hold a relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification (MA, MBA, or equivalent), and demonstrate expertise in research design, journalism innovation, media sustainability, or leadership practice. Strong communication skills, the ability to support diverse postgraduate learners, and experience working in online or blended settings are essential. A PhD or substantial professional experience would be advantageous.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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