Introduction
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The School
The School of Humanities offers a range of degree programmes across ten subject areas, as well as a Foundation Year in Liberal Arts. We have a diverse PGT portfolio and a rapidly growing PGR community. As a School, we are committed to student-centred teaching that challenges learners to think about the world in different ways. We are active in projects involving decolonising the curriculum, work-related learning, and supportive and inclusive pedagogies. We have a thriving research community with a combination of early career researchers and active senior researchers. With around 80 staff in the School in total, we are a friendly and collegiate community.
The Role
As a Lecturer in Media and Film, you will contribute to the delivery and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, predominantly in Media and Communication, but also in Film, and related interdisciplinary areas. You will play an active role in sustaining the School’s strong reputation for excellent teaching and student experience, as reflected in consistently high NSS scores. The role involves teaching across a range of modules, supervising projects, and contributing to curriculum design and innovation in learning and assessment. You will also maintain an active research and/or professional practice profile that complements and enhances the School’s existing strengths.
You will be part of a dynamic and supportive academic community and will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Media and Film team (and the School of Humanities more broadly) to enrich our courses and develop new opportunities for students. You will also engage with university initiatives that promote creativity, diversity, and international perspectives within Media and Film education.
Responsibilities
* Teach across a range of modules for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Media and Film, supervising projects and contributing to curriculum design and innovation in learning and assessment.
* Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement to sustain the School’s reputation for teaching quality and student experience.
* Maintain an active research and/or professional practice profile that complements the School’s strengths.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the Media and Film team and the School of Humanities to enrich courses and create opportunities for students.
Required Skills and Experience
* From a Media and Communication background with a strong theoretical and analytical orientation (not primarily production or practice-based).
* Knowledge and experience of digital culture, particularly gaming, gamification, social media, artificial intelligence, and emerging or convergent technologies (advantageous).
* Experience developing or delivering media-focused employability or work-related learning modules.
* Strong record of effective teaching of Media and Communication in higher education and evidence of curriculum development or pedagogical innovation.
* Developing research profile in your specialist area and commitment to producing outputs of recognised quality.
* Collegial, committed to student success, and eager to contribute to a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and academic excellence within the School.
Additional information
* This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa overview.
Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum
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