Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out research and teaching in media and communication? Are you establishing and pursuing an innovative research agenda with international reach, societal impact and excellence? Are you an enthusiastic educator, committed to inclusive learning and teaching? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?
The School of Media and Communication is a highly‑ranked department with a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. We are ranked 4th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (The Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and 33rd in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). In the last Research Excellence Framework exercise, 87.5% of our research was judged to be either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
We seek to appoint a Lecturer (T&R) in Media and Communication to research, teach, develop curricula and provide leadership contributions. You will have a proven track record of research outcomes in media and communication. Working in a research-based context, you will create innovative opportunities for staff and students to develop critically informed approaches to the subject. Your research profile may demonstrate engagement with universities, industry, external partners or civic actors. We are open to hearing from candidates with a wide range of critically informed expertise. This includes but is not limited to expertise in critical approaches to algorithms, AI and automation; games, immersive and experiential media; and/or platform and social media studies.
The successful candidate will be expected to enhance the School’s research and teaching activities in media and communication and work with colleagues to develop our international profile and standing. Applications are welcome from candidates whose research explores any aspect of media and communication, and whose work complements or contributes to the School’s existing research strengths and themes (https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/media-research-innovation).
We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with expertise in critical approaches to algorithms, AI and automation; games, immersive and experiential media; and/or platform and social media studies.
What We Offer In Return
* 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
* Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
* Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
* Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
* Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
Anticipated start date of 1 September 2026.
Joanne Garde-Hansen
Email: J.Garde-Hansen@leeds.ac.uk
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