[Commlist] Temporary post in Digital Media (9 months)

Please see advert below for a temporary post (9 months) in Digital Media 
starting in September 2025.

Lecturer in Digital Media 
<https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNX238/lecturer-in-digital-media>

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Lecturer in Digital Media
Keele University - School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: 	Keele
Salary: 	£40,497 to £46,735 (incremental progression). Grade 7a
Hours: 	Full Time
Contract Type: 	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 	14th July 2025
Closes: 	12th August 2025
Job Ref: 	KU00004576

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

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of 
job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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 /at/ keele.ac.uk)). Applications to this address 
will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 12 August 2025

Interviews will be held on 29 August 2025
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