Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies

Overview

Lancaster University invites applications for a Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies position within the School of Arts, specifically in the Media and Film department. This opportunity is structured as a full-time, fixed-term role spanning two years. The position is based on site at Bailrigg, Lancaster, United Kingdom, and functions as both a teaching and research appointment aimed at supporting the department's highly ranked programs.

Who can apply

Individuals from all diversity groups and sections of the community are welcome to apply, irrespective of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability, or sexual orientation. The institution is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity within higher education.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from £41,064 to £46,049 per annum. Employees gain access to a range of employee benefits, support networks, and family-friendly workplace policies and facilities provided by Lancaster University.

Requirements

Candidates are expected to pursue research that leads to outputs suitable for future Research Excellence Framework exercises and to forge research collaborations internally and externally that attract externally funded research grants. Particular areas of interest for teaching and research include global media, media industries, digital methods for empirical studies on digital culture and popular culture, global and transnational media studies, media industries and production, social media analysis, screen studies, celebrity culture, fan studies, media and cultural theory, feminist, queer, and decolonial media studies, and mediated social movements. Responsibilities also include delivering research-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate modules, supervising students, and participating in the administration of teaching, research, and public engagement.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2027-01-04. Interviews for the position are scheduled to take place on Monday 25th January 2027.