Faculty of Arts and Humanities
School of Media, Language and Communication Studies
Lecturer in Digital Storytelling and AI
Ref: ATR1742
Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to join the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies to undertake research within the framework of the School’s research strategy and contribute to the teaching, assessment and module organisation on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, providing supervision to PhD students.
You will have the opportunity to develop your research profile which compliments existing research strengths, seeking national and international recognition. You will develop proposals to secure external funding and disseminate results through academic publications and conferences. We are particularly looking for research expertise in the area of AI, Digital Media and Communications.
Teaching is a key part of this role and as such you will be expected to plan, teach and assess at undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, taking responsibility for the delivery and assessment of specific modules. This will include organising modules and developing teaching and learning materials. We are particularly looking for expertise in digital storytelling, social media, media production, and creativity and AI. The successful candidate will join our Digital Media teaching team and teach modules on digital storytelling, digital media and critical approaches to AI.
A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area with experience of undergraduate teaching and student assessment is essential. You will have a track record, appropriate to experience, of high-quality publications and have produced research which has the potential to have an impact beyond academia. Evidence of successful applications for external grant income would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 1 September 2026 for a fixed term period of two years.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 29 May 2026
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