[Commlist] Sports Journalism lecturer 0.4 at York St John (12 months fixed term)

We are looking for a Sports Journalism specialist to deliver part time 
into our undergraduate programmes from September at our beautiful campus 
in the centre of York.
https://jobs.yorksj.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=077-25-R

+++

Lecturer in Journalism and Media Production
Department: 	School of the Arts
Location: 	York
Salary: 	£39,355 to £48,149 per annum pro rata
Contract Duration: 	12 months
Hours: 	14.8
Closing Date: 	Tuesday 05 August 2025 at midnight
Interview Date: 	Tuesday 19 August 2025
Reference: 	077-25-R

Part time fixed term

Location: York

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum (£15,742 to £19,259 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ university

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 UK 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

Production, clustered within the School of the Arts, is an ambitious and 
growing academic unit. With the expansion of our BJTC-accredited 
undergraduate programmes in journalism, sports journalism and  across 
broadcast media, we're looking to recruit a journalist/news producer 
with relevant teaching experience.

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have experience working in sports 
journalism, preferably within broadcast sports journalism. They will 
already have teaching experience, preferably within HE, and have a 
compassionate approach to student learning. The successful candidate is 
expected to have exemplarily communication skills, written and verbal.

It is important that candidates have a strong understanding of media law 
and ethics, and an awareness of and willingness to engage with emerging 
new content platforms and delivery techniques.

They will have a flexible and professional approach to working as part 
of a small team and a commitment to the social justice values of the 
university.

Further Information

For informal enquiries please contact Jonathan Brown at 
(j.brown3 /at/ yorksj.ac.uk)

It is anticipated that the assessment process will involve a 
presentation and panel interview. Further details will be provided to 
shortlisted candidates.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to 
UKVI criteria being fulfilled. Please note that we are currently only 
able to sponsor individuals who are based overseas at the point of 
applying.  For further information regarding this visa route please 
visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and 
facilities and welcome applications from individuals from 
underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an 
inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests 
for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom 
of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of 
applications.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process.  Before 
starting your application please refer to the attached candidate 
application form guidance below which provides advice about completing 
the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this 
position please contact (vacancies /at/ yorksj.ac.uk).  Within the application 
form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment 
at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss 
this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not 
hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the 
device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way 
(abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. 
Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection 
of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand 
your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these 
within the role.  We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we 
would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary 
university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and 
is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help 
you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan 
scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further 
information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our 
employees.

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements 
and benefits for York St John employees

Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.

Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our 
environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever 
we can.

Closing Date - Tuesday 05 August 2025 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 19 August 2025
---------------
The COMMLIST
---------------
This mailing list is a free service offered by Nico Carpentier. Please use it responsibly and wisely.
--
To subscribe or unsubscribe, please visit http://commlist.org/
--
Before sending a posting request, please always read the guidelines at http://commlist.org/
--
To contact the mailing list manager:
Email: (nico.carpentier /at/ commlist.org)
URL: http://nicocarpentier.net
---------------