University of Leeds
Lecturer (T&S) Digital and Creative Media
University of Leeds, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
Lecturer (T&S) Digital and Creative Media
Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out teaching and scholarship activities in Digital & Creative Media Practice and related topics? Can you pursue, develop and take forward pedagogic developments? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?As a Lecturer (T&S) in Digital and Creative Media Practice, you will teach, develop curricula, and provide expertise in digital and creative media practice. You will deliver education that affords innovative opportunities for students to practice and reflect on new and established learning and industry-relevant experiences. You will have the opportunity to develop your scholarly and critically informed digital and creative practice, and your profile may demonstrate engagement with industry.The School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds is a highly ranked department with a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. We are ranked 6th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025), 12th in the UK (The Times League Tables Rankings by Subject 2024), and 34th in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 88% of our research was judged to be either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer on a one-year fixed-term contract to cover modules across undergraduate (BA) and taught postgraduate (MA) programmes. The role will involve teaching a wide range of digital media and creative practice and scholarship. We are open to hearing from candidates with a wide range of creative and/or industry expertise. This might include but is not limited to expertise in data analytics, web and app development, graphic design, game design, immersive technology (VR/AR/MR), user-centred design, creative coding, digital and creative arts, human-computer interaction, fair and open design, and digital storytelling.Working as part of digital media and creative teams, you will be involved in designing teaching activities, delivering classes, and assessing student work. You will be expected to ensure that your teaching reflects current research and professional practice and an understanding of creative pedagogy. You will be expected to contribute to quality assurance processes, including student tracking and progression. With proven ability to teach digital media in Higher Education, you will possess the ability and experience to familiarize students with current practice across areas of digital media production, creative media, web/screen, or immersive innovation. You may have professional experience of digital or creative media production relevant to students seeking employment, and a good knowledge of industry requirements.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!Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit:
www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
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Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out teaching and scholarship activities in Digital & Creative Media Practice and related topics? Can you pursue, develop and take forward pedagogic developments? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?As a Lecturer (T&S) in Digital and Creative Media Practice, you will teach, develop curricula, and provide expertise in digital and creative media practice. You will deliver education that affords innovative opportunities for students to practice and reflect on new and established learning and industry-relevant experiences. You will have the opportunity to develop your scholarly and critically informed digital and creative practice, and your profile may demonstrate engagement with industry.The School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds is a highly ranked department with a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. We are ranked 6th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025), 12th in the UK (The Times League Tables Rankings by Subject 2024), and 34th in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 88% of our research was judged to be either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer on a one-year fixed-term contract to cover modules across undergraduate (BA) and taught postgraduate (MA) programmes. The role will involve teaching a wide range of digital media and creative practice and scholarship. We are open to hearing from candidates with a wide range of creative and/or industry expertise. This might include but is not limited to expertise in data analytics, web and app development, graphic design, game design, immersive technology (VR/AR/MR), user-centred design, creative coding, digital and creative arts, human-computer interaction, fair and open design, and digital storytelling.Working as part of digital media and creative teams, you will be involved in designing teaching activities, delivering classes, and assessing student work. You will be expected to ensure that your teaching reflects current research and professional practice and an understanding of creative pedagogy. You will be expected to contribute to quality assurance processes, including student tracking and progression. With proven ability to teach digital media in Higher Education, you will possess the ability and experience to familiarize students with current practice across areas of digital media production, creative media, web/screen, or immersive innovation. You may have professional experience of digital or creative media production relevant to students seeking employment, and a good knowledge of industry requirements.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!Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit:
www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
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