Senior Lecturer in Communications and Media

University of the Arts London, London College of Communication

Placed On: 26th February 2026

Closes: 23rd March 2026

Job Ref: 12311

The role

We are looking to recruit an established educator and innovator in Media Communications with a focus on contemporary content creation workflows and practices. We seek a compassionate academic leader who can blend technical production expertise and industry engagement with the critical inquiry necessary to lead in today's global media environment.

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, and Public Relations. We have a commitment to ensuring high quality advertising education and your role will be pivotal in helping us to achieve this.

This role requires evidenced practical experience with contemporary content creation workflows and a breadth of creative software tools and solutions. You must be able to apply these skills within the evolving creative industries, backed by a commitment to critical inquiry and the analytical skills needed to navigate a complex global media landscape.

You will proactively contribute to pedagogic leadership and curriculum development that stimulates thought and practice, promotes diversity and inclusivity, and supports student employability.

You will have substantial teaching experience in Higher Education and have a proven track record of delivering a 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.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

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Closing date: 23rd March 2026, 17:00.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Lesley Wilkins, Senior Resourcing Adviser, lcc.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk