University of Exeter Hiring for Lecturer in Publishing (Education and Research) Job at Exeter, England Full Time

College of Humanities

This permanent role is available August 2022.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

The role

The University of Exeter has recently developed an innovative new MA Publishing programme based in the Department of English and Creative Writing. This programme places particular emphasis on cultivating excellence through industry connections, research and the acquisition of professional skills. In addition, it is a programme committed to making positive change in the industry: embedding issues concerning access and representation through the curriculum, moving the study of global publishing practices beyond Euro-American models, and reinforcing Exeter as a UNESCO City of Literature and a growing hub for literary and creative industries in the South West. The successful applicant will have an independent research programme and industry connections that will strengthen and complement this work.

About you

You will have:

• A relevant PhD (obtained or nearing completion) or equivalent professional experience within the publishing industry and/or publishing-related organisations
• Knowledge and experience of the publishing industry, preferably gained from working in the field and including an awareness of current developments in digital publishing, in order to develop teaching and research programmes in Publishing
• Teamwork skills to work in collaboration with the Creative Industries team at Exeter.
• A strong record in attracting research funding, or demonstrable potential to attract such funding
• An understanding of the importance of equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture
• An active and supportive approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research that will help to foster interactions and links both within the University and externally.
• Enthusiasm for delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within the university.

Further information

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Prof Vike Martina Plock 01392 724233 or [email protected].