Lecturer in Media Production and Communications

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Lecturer in Media Production and Communications

Salary per annum £38,394 - £41,934

This post is based at our partner institution, Communication University of China, in Beijing in China

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to join Nottingham Trent University as as a key member of the team delivering our established Sino-UK Joint Masters Programme in Broadcast Journalism and BA programme in Media Communications with Communication University of China (CUC).

You will be aware of emerging contemporary issues of particular significance for the future development of the journalism and media industry and profession to ensure that we provide our students and graduates with the most current experiences and opportunities.

You will be required to actively develop and maintain a national and international network of professionals as well as relevant industry and professional organisations to ensure we are involved in the conversations surrounding the future of the subject area.

You would be based at CUC in Beijing, working as part of a small team there and maintaining regular contact with the NTU team in the UK. To support teaching and learning, you would need to be in China for a minimum of two periods of between 12-14 weeks each academic year, with these periods being aligned to CUC’s academic calendar.

If you have a detailed understanding of the journalism, media and communications sector both in the UK and internationally, with a significant knowledge of curriculum developments, contemporary teaching practices, and an ability to transfer this knowledge into supporting our collaborative partnership with CUC, then we would like to hear from you. .

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

About Us

The Sino-UK Joint Institute is a partnership between Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Communication University of China. Established in 2015, we offer undergraduate and postgraduate taught provision in Journalism, Media, and Museum and Heritage Development, alongside a suite of modules providing bespoke Academic English support, which encourage students to innovate, explore and create.

Our courses are built on the ethos of developing intellectual and practical skills, adding value to students’ employability and providing an outstanding student experience.

Our curiosity about media, heritage, histories and global cultures drives our insight, research, scholarship and our learning. If you're curious too, we can be a new, powerful partner in your future career.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Angela Brown (Executive Dean) at [email protected].

Join Us

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers. We also offer:

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.