Senior Lecturer (Programme leader) - Social Media Management
Please note: this vacancy is only available to current employees of the University
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Job Description
About the University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.
The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.
About the role
The vibrant Journalism and communications team sits within the Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries with undergraduate courses in journalism, sports journalism, fashion journalism, social media management, and English: creative and professional writing.
Our academics are all experts in their fields, having worked as journalists, authors, and media practitioners.
The successful candidate will lead BA (Hons) Social Media Management, and this role is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave four days per week.
What you can bring
The successful candidate will have experience of leading an undergraduate programme and the ability to teach on modules in that degree. You will also need to be able to speak knowledgeably to applicants about the course and deliver open day talks and activities for those interested in studying social media management.
What we can offer you
Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.
- Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
- Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
- Access to our "My Lifestyle Benefits Platform", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
- Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
- Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.
Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.
Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13^th January 2026 (23.59 GMT).
Please note that applications are only accepted via the University of Sunderland's job portal, we do not accept CVs as part of the process.
For any further information, please contact Carole Watson, Associate Head of School, Journalism and Communications
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Job Details
Department
Education, Society & Creative Industries - School of Media & Creative Industries
Location
Sunderland Campus
Salary
£46,756 to £58,228 per annum pro rata - £37,404 - £46,582
Hours per Week
29.6
Closing Date
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
0488-25
