Lecturer in Media Communications and Production

Lecturer in Media Communications and Production

Team: Nottingham Institute of Crime, Media, Journalism and Justice

School / Directorate: School of Social Sciences

Full Time /Permanent Contract

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with Higher Education teaching experience who can bring their current industry knowledge and expertise into the classroom to enhance our BA Media Communications and BA Media Production curriculum.

You will teach across both degrees, bringing your unique skill in both practical and theoretical subjects.

You will have a media communications or production background and qualifications, ideally with a specialism in two or more of the following areas:
Professional communications, media literacies, creative documentary, media production techniques, and content creation which will equip you to lead specific modules, to develop new teaching areas, and to engage in research and/or scholarship in the field.

You will be part of a friendly and professional team which holds student experience at the core of teaching and learning, and part of a wider department which values creativity and innovation.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We will 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.

Interview; 7th September 2026

The department of Journalism and Media within the School of Social Science at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a diverse, supportive and collaborative community in which to innovate. From August 2026, the department will form part of the newly formed Nottingham Institute of Crime, Media, Journalism and Justice at NTU.

Along with Journalism and Media, this new institute centres around engagement with communities and the criminal justice system. Its work reflects the University’s wider commitment to transforming people’s lives and creating opportunities.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Rachel Challen (Interim Head of Department, Journalism and Media) at

• 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.

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.

Depending on your individual circumstances this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you review your individual circumstances before applying, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

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