Five new academic positions announced

Five new teaching posts have been announced by the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.

They come at an exciting time with planning and preparation well underway for the School’s relocation to a new state-of-the-art building in Cardiff’s Central Square Development, situated alongside national broadcaster BBC Wales and other media organisations.

The posts, three of which are at Senior Lecturer level, are aimed at expanding the School’s teaching and research expertise across areas such as Digital Journalism, Communication and the Creative and Cultural Industries.

Head of School Professor Stuart Allan said, “Our School aims to be at the forefront of our subject area in journalism, media and culture. These five new posts help us to consolidate our existing strengths, and also to develop new ones for the future. We are believers in research-led teaching, recognising the importance of engaging with real-world issues, questions and challenges.”

Two Teaching and Scholarship positions are available at Lecturer and Senior Lecturer levels, they are:

• Lecturer in Digital Journalism - 6034BR
• Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Documentary - 6033BR

Three Teaching and Research positions are available, again at both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer levels, they are:

• Lecturer in Media Audiences - 6037BR
• Senior Lecturer in the Cultural and Creative Industries - 6036BR
• Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication - 6035BR

Full job descriptions and details of essential criteria can be found by following each vacancy title or by visiting the University’s vacancies homepage. The application deadline for all five positions is Sunday 25 June 2017.