Senior Lecturer in Journalism​/Sports Journalism

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong.

Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The Journalism Department at Liverpool John Moores University is seeking an enthusiastic and talented senior lecturer to replace a longstanding team member upon their retirement in August 2026.

Our department has a well-established, international reputation for delivering high quality journalism and sports journalism programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We are proud of our strong recruitment, extensive industry links and positive graduate outcomes, but above all of the excellent practical training and academic education that our students receive.

We are looking for a senior lecturer who will be able to teach across our journalism and sports journalism courses. We would be particularly keen to hear from applicants who can lead both practical sessions and academic modules that consider journalism theory and explore contemporary debates in journalism around representation, ethics and the impact of technology.

You will have a strong background in journalism. You will demonstrate either substantial experience of teaching journalism and/or sports journalism or substantial relevant professional experience as a practicing journalist combined with a proven commitment to education and training in an industry context. Knowledge of the NCTJ would also be an advantage.

Informal enquiries may be made to Fran Yeoman, Head of Journalism, by email:

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all background and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.