Job Title: |
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Digital Journalism |
School/Service: |
School of Computing and Digital Tech |
The qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined above provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which a decision to appointment will be made. Please ensure that you provide evidence of how you meet the criteria in your application.
No | Selection Criteria Description | Essential [E] or Desirable [D] |
Assessed by * |
1 | Possession of a PhD degree or are currently registered on a PhD | E | A |
2 | Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Applicants who do not possess FHEA will be required to obtain the fellowship within an agreed timeframe *Dependent on experience for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer | D | A |
3 | Previous experience of teaching in HE and developing specialist teaching materials | E | A/I |
4 | Previous experience of working as a journalist or equivalent academic experience | E | A/I |
5 | Significant experience of leading the development, design, delivery and assessment of modules at various levels | E | I |
6 | Experience in effectively managing the day-to-day operations of an allocated academic area, working with and leading colleagues as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of awards and modules and achievement of School and University deadlines | E | I |
7 | A demonstrable record of engagement in research and/or scholarship as evidenced by publication in peer reviewed journals within area of specialism | D | A/I |
8 | An understanding of the key issues and challenges in the HE environment with an ability to articulate a vision for the future development within area of specialism | D | I |
9 | Demonstrable knowledge of Journalism and Media Theory | D | I |
10 | An understanding of the University’s strategy and values, with the ability to demonstrate behaviours that align to the values | E | I |
11 | A creative, innovative and flexible approach to facilitating learning, with commitment to ensuring an excellent student experience | E | I |
12 | An effective team player who is self-motivated and with good organisational skills and able to work on own initiative | E | I |
13 | A commitment to scholarship, learning and teaching, and delivering graduate employability skills through curriculum content | E | I |
14 | Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse audience | E | A/I |
15 | A successful track record of enterprise and research activities which enhance external revenue within area of specialism | D | I |
16 | The ability to contribute and influence decision making during internal and external meetings, acting as a University representative and a champion of the subject specialism | E | I |
17 | An understanding of the University’s strategy and values, with the ability to demonstrate behaviours that align to the values | E | I |
* A - Application Form I - Interview