Senior Lecturer in Communications and Media (Social Analytics)

The opportunity

We are looking to recruit an established educator in data and social media analytics for communications and media. You will join our team of academics, creatives and practitioners working in the Communications and Media programme at LCC.  The programme consists of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Advertising, Media Communications, Contemporary Media Cultures, Public Relations. We have a commitment to building our capacity in professional skills related to data, web and social media analysis and your role will be pivotal in helping us to achieve this.

The role requires a specific focus on professional analytical skills related to media research and creative communications industries.  Current subject specific focus may include but is not limited to: a wide range of analytic methods and tools, big data, data analytics, social media research, web design, audience and consumer research, content creation processes, web analysis, social network analysis, data scraping, sentiment analysis, social listening, cultural analytics, data feminism, and large scale data, text and visual analysis.

You will proactively contribute to pedagogic leadership and curriculum development that stimulate thought and practice and promote diversity and inclusivity.  You will have substantial teaching experience in Higher Education and have a proven track record of delivering high quality student experience, including through curriculum delivery, development and assessment.

About you

You will bring an advanced knowledge of your subject area and be able to apply this to broader processes of change and future directions, through innovative pedagogy, knowledge exchange and/or research. You will hold a qualification in a relevant discipline at least to postgraduate level or have a substantial track record in industry alongside experience of teaching in HE. You will have a strong commitment to the advancement of your field through research or knowledge exchange and be able to identify potential sources of funding and industry engagement.

If you have any general queries, you may contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985.

What we offer

We are UAL

London College of Communication is part of University of the Arts London and is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education.

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Our culture