This role will play a strategic part in the development of the Media and Communication Studies provision at Lancaster University Leipzig, including active collaboration with the Leipzig-based Media research group and close partnership with Programme Leadership during the ongoing Curriculum Transformation Process. The post-holder is expected to demonstrate flexibility in teaching across an evolving portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and a strong commitment to the long-term academic and institutional development of the Leipzig campus.

 The University will undertake a formal Curriculum Transformation Process at the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year. This process will review the current programme portfolio and may result in modules being retained, revised, or replaced. You are therefore expected to demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to contribute to the design and delivery of new or reconfigured modules in line with strategic and academic priorities. You are also invited to actively participate in the transformation of the programme portfolio.

 The position foremost supports the undergraduate programme in Business Management and Media and complements the department’s existing strengths in research and teaching. You will be expected to contribute to high-quality research outputs, innovative and practice-focused teaching, and engagement activities that strengthen the interface between media, management, and business education.

Research Profile

Candidates should have a strong foundation in research within Media and Communication Studies, with a primary focus on areas such as Corporate Communication, Public Relations, and Strategic Communication. Complementary or secondary research interests in related fields — such as Popular Media and Culture, Games and Play, Journalism and Visual Communication, Computational Communication, Social Media, Big Data, or Artificial Intelligence in communication — are also welcomed where they support interdisciplinary collaboration, programme development, and the strategic research priorities of Lancaster University Leipzig and the wider Management School.

Teaching Scope

All candidates are expected to contribute to teaching across the Media curriculum, which may include modules such as Social Media and Activism, Games, Play and Media, Journalism and Multimedia Production, Social Media Marketing, and the Independent Dissertation Project, as well as the development of new modules aligned with corporate communication, public relations, and strategic communication. In particular, the post-holder will be expected to design, develop, and deliver the BSc-level module “Viral Media” as part of the undergraduate programme, and to contribute to the ongoing development of this and related modules in line with strategic curriculum priorities and the Curriculum Transformation Process.

 German language skills are not a prerequisite for the role, though Lancaster University is seeking applicants with an interest in making a long-term commitment to its campus in Leipzig. Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

 Please note this role is a full time, indefinite-duration appointment based in Leipzig, Germany. The contract is with Lancaster University Leipzig under German law.

 Ideally, we would like the appointed candidate to start at latest on 1st September 2026. The opportunity is unique as the role is permanent after a 6-months probationary period, and offers the opportunity of being promoted to Associate Professor and Professor in Line with performance. We also support administrative procedures related to settlement in Germany and assistance in finding accommodation, family integration (school registration for children), German training (for you and your partner), and relocation expenses.

 For an informal discussion about these roles please contact, 
 
the Head of Department: Dr Jan Schoenfelder ( j.schoenfelder@lancaster.ac.uk)

On submitting their application candidates MUST attach a research statement (maximum 4 pages) together with a cover letter and curriculum vitae in PDF format. Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered.

 Further details about Lancaster University Leipzig can be found at www.lancasterleipzig.de 
 
 Further details Lancaster’s School of Management (SCC) can be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/
 
 We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. 
 
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Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £63,419 to £71,073 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

 Full time Electronics & Communication Engineering lecturer (teaching and scholarship): Grade 7 to commence from September 2026

Salary: depending on qualifications and experience: Grade 7 range from £41,064 – £46,049

This is an exciting opportunity to join a joint institute between Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU). The campus is located in a remote seaside town, one hour south of Weihai city in Eastern Shandong province, within the ‘Nanhai New District’ along the Southern coastline of the Shandong Peninsula. The campus and surrounding community are gaining a fast-growing reputation for their clean air, golden beaches, and ecological parkland. The campus is served by an adjacent bus station and a high-speed railway station that connects Nanhai to other cities, including Beijing. Weihai airport, which offers both domestic and international flights, is less than an hour away.

After a probationary period, you will be employed on an indefinite contract and based on the campus in China for two semesters, each lasting 16 weeks. The remuneration package includes free furnished accommodation, medical coverage, an employer-contributed pension scheme, and two return flights. The accommodation is conveniently located near the teaching campus with amenities nearby.

The appointed individual will teach modules within the Electronics & Communication Engineering programmes, which include a four-year undergraduate degree and a two-year Master’s programme for Chinese students. The programme leads to a dual award from both Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University.

The new Engineering lecturer should focus primarily on delivering high-quality teaching across core Electronics & Communication Engineering areas, such as Digital Signal Processing, Advanced Communication Systems, and the Business Development Project, with the flexibility to cover any related undergraduate and Master’s modules as needed. Candidates with experience teaching and industry experience in recognized engineering professional qualifications will be especially welcomed.

The role places a strong emphasis on effective pedagogy, clear and rigorous assessment design, the integration of digital and information systems perspectives where appropriate, and meaningful student support. The postholder will also contribute to program development, quality assurance, and other academic responsibilities within the Electronics & Communication Engineering program.

Applicants should hold a PhD in relevant areas. For those who have not undertaken a teaching qualification, there will be an opportunity to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Practice.

Successful candidates must be available to commence the role by the beginning of September 2026. This role is subject to obtaining suitable visa documentation prior to deployment to China.

Enquiries to: 

Harry Marks: Director of Studies for Electronics & Communication Engineering (Undergraduate): h.marks@lancaster.ac.uk

Muhammad Abrar: Director of Studies for Electronics & Communication Engineering (Masters): m.abrar@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-time indefinite)

Full time Design lecturer (teaching and scholarship): Grade 7 to commence from September 2026

Salary: depending on qualifications and experience: Grade 7 range from £41,064– £46,049

This is an exciting opportunity to join a joint institute between Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU). The campus is located in a remote seaside town, one hour south of Weihai city in Eastern Shandong province, within the ‘Nanhai New District’ along the Southern coastline of the Shandong Peninsula. The campus and surrounding community are gaining a fast-growing reputation for their clean air, golden beaches, and ecological parkland. The campus is served by an adjacent bus station and a high-speed railway station that connects Nanhai to other cities, including Beijing. Weihai airport, which offers both domestic and international flights, is less than an hour away.

After a probationary period, you will be employed on an indefinite contract and based on the campus in China for two semesters, each lasting 16 weeks. The remuneration package includes free furnished accommodation, medical coverage, an employer-contributed pension scheme, and two return flights. The accommodation is conveniently located near the teaching campus with amenities nearby.

You will teach modules within the Design Interaction programme, which is a four-year undergraduate degree. The programme leads to a dual award from both Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University.

The new Design lecturer should focus primarily on delivering high-quality teaching across core Design Interaction areas such as Critical Reflections, Introduction to Design and Advanced Design Interactions, with the flexibility to cover any related undergraduate modules as needed. 

The role places a strong emphasis on effective pedagogy, clear and rigorous assessment design, the integration of digital and information systems perspectives where appropriate, and meaningful student support. You will also contribute to program development, quality assurance, and other academic responsibilities within the Design Interactions program.

Applicants should hold a PhD in relevant areas. For those who have not undertaken a teaching qualification, there will be an opportunity to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Practice.

Successful candidates must be available to commence the role by the beginning of September 2026. This role is subject to obtaining suitable visa documentation prior to deployment to China.

Enquiries to: 

Glynn Stockton: Director of Studies for Design Interactions (Undergraduate): g.stockton@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

Our School of Engineering community draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today we are a thriving centre for research and education that value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We currently comprise over 70 staff and over 100 research students working together across nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics and materials engineering subject areas to foster innovation and meet the global challenges of our times.

Lancaster University is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive HEIs with 91% of its research ranked as world leading or internationally excellent. The University was TEF Gold, Times/Sunday Times University of the Year (2018) and Times/Sunday Times International University of the Year (2020), recognising our ongoing commitment to both research and teaching and major investments in our campus and facilities.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining individuals who share and support our commitment to promote an inclusive working and teaching community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering, and particularly those identifying as women. We provide family friendly, flexible working arrangements with staff networks and inclusive facilities to promote a healthy work-life balance for our staff https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/about-us/our-campus/family-friendly-lancaster/ Our supportive working environment is recognised by our Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter awards.  https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/edi/.

To arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Professor Raffaella Villa (r.villa@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 (Full time, indefinite)

Our School of Engineering community draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today we are a thriving centre for research and education that value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We currently comprise over 70 staff and over 100 research students working together across nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics and materials engineering subject areas to foster innovation and meet the global challenges of our times.

Lancaster University is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive HEIs with 91% of its research ranked as world leading or internationally excellent. The University was TEF Gold, Times/Sunday Times University of the Year (2018) and Times/Sunday Times International University of the Year (2020), recognising our ongoing commitment to both research and teaching and major investments in our campus and facilities.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining individuals who share and support our commitment to promote an inclusive working and teaching community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering, and particularly those identifying as women. We provide family friendly, flexible working arrangements with staff networks and inclusive facilities to promote a healthy work-life balance for our staff https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/about-us/our-campus/family-friendly-lancaster/ Our supportive working environment is recognised by our Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter awards.  https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/edi/.

To arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Professor Raffaella Villa (r.villa@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite)

You will have a PhD in a relevant specialist ESJ area (or award within 12 months), demonstrate excellent teaching abilities including experience of online environments and doctoral supervision, conduct original and innovative research, and have a developing portfolio of research publications. We invite candidates with research interests in education, social inequalities, and social justice in school contexts and particularly encourage applications from those working on climate sustainability, environmental education, and school-based responses to the climate crisis.

Educational Research at Lancaster University is an inclusive, dynamic and diverse community specialising in offering online postgraduate programmes in education and conducting theoretically-informed, methodologically rigorous and socially-relevant research in education. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Carolyn Jackson, Discipline Lead for Educational Research, c.jackson2@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £56,535 (Full-time indefinite)

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as research student supervision, and we particularly encourage applications from candidates able to teach Tudor history. The appointee will be expected to play a full role as a member of the History community at Lancaster. 

About you

You will have completed their PhD and should have experience of undergraduate teaching and, ideally, of postgraduate teaching as well. You should have a strong track record of high-quality publications relative to their career stage and a coherent five-year plan of research activity that will produce further high-quality outputs suitable for return to current and future REF exercises.

You will also be expected to show a willingness to develop research projects with the potential to attract funding from major funders. A strategy for engaging with external stakeholders in ways that will lead to research impact is also desirable.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment in research and/or teaching to using and developing fresh conceptual or methodological approaches (including Digital Humanities) and whose work engages with diverse perspectives and global contexts.

We warmly welcome all applicants regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.

Informal enquiries should be made to Discipline Lead for History, Michael Brown, e-mail: m.brown23@lancaster.ac.uk.

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. 

History at Lancaster is a vibrant and supportive academic community that has been at the forefront of innovation in the discipline for over 60 years. Our expertise ranges from medieval to modern, and spans the globe from the Americas, through Europe and Africa, to South and East Asia. We encompass many different types of history including the history of war and diplomacy, environmental history, the histories of science and medicine, gender history, and the history of crime. You can find out more about History at Lancaster here.

About Lancaster University 

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. For more information about working at Lancaster, see Jobs - Lancaster University.

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £56,535 (Full time, indefinite)

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Modern British History, c.1800-2000 (Teaching and Scholarship). This is a 1.0 FTE post for 12 months starting on 1 August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, providing cover for a colleague on a Koch History Centre Senior Fellowship.

You will be asked to contribute to teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as ‘Modern Worlds’, ‘Handling Historical Evidence’, ‘Modern Britain’, ‘Advertising and Consumerism in Britain, 1853-1960’, and ‘Modernity and Mass Society’. In addition, you will make a more general contribution to History teaching programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, for example by supervising dissertations. You  may be expected to assume responsibility for various administrative tasks and will be expected to play a full role as a member of the History community at Lancaster. 

About you

You should have experience of undergraduate teaching and ideally experience of postgraduate teaching as well. You should have an active programme of research. You will be expected to have completed their PhD.

Your research and/or teaching should engage with the history of modern Britain and the social and cultural histories of the economy, advertising, or consumerism.

We warmly welcome all applicants regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Discipline Lead for History, Dr Michael Brown, e-mail: m.brown23@lancaster.ac.uk.

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. 

History at Lancaster is a vibrant and supportive academic community that has been at the forefront of innovation in the discipline for over 60 years. Our expertise ranges from medieval to modern, and spans the globe from the Americas, through Europe and Africa, to South and East Asia. We encompass many different types of history including the history of war and diplomacy, environmental history, the histories of science and medicine, gender history, and the history of crime. You can find out more about History at Lancaster here.

About Lancaster University 

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. For more information about working at Lancaster, see Jobs - Lancaster University.

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Fixed Term)

The successful candidate will be asked to contribute to teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as ‘Medieval and Early Modern Worlds’, ‘Human and Environment’, ‘Death’, and ‘Global Environmental History’. In addition, the candidate will make a more general contribution to History teaching programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, for example by supervising dissertations. The successful candidate may be expected to assume responsibility for various administrative tasks and will be expected to play a full role as a member of the History community at Lancaster. 

About you

The candidate should have experience of undergraduate teaching and ideally experience of postgraduate teaching as well. The candidate should have an active programme of research. The successful applicant will be expected to have completed their PhD.

The candidate’s research and teaching should engage with global histories and non-European cultures and contexts, and we are particularly keen to invite candidates with expertise in the history of the early modern period, c.1500-1800.

We warmly welcome all applicants regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Discipline Lead for History, Dr Michael Brown, e-mail: m.brown23@lancaster.ac.uk.

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. 

History at Lancaster is a vibrant and supportive academic community that has been at the forefront of innovation in the discipline for over 60 years. Our expertise ranges from medieval to modern, and spans the globe from the Americas, through Europe and Africa, to South and East Asia. We encompass many different types of history including the history of war and diplomacy, environmental history, the histories of science and medicine, gender history, and the history of crime. You can find out more about History at Lancaster here.

About Lancaster University 

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. For more information about working at Lancaster, see Jobs - Lancaster University.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 full time, fixed term

You will have a PhD in a relevant specialist TEL area (or award within 12 months), demonstrate excellent teaching abilities including experience of online environments and doctoral supervision, conduct original and innovative research, and have a developing portfolio of research publications. We invite candidates with research interests that take conceptually and methodologically robust approaches to examining the educational relationships between GenAI and pedagogical practices.

Educational Research at Lancaster University is an inclusive, dynamic and diverse community specialising in offering online postgraduate programmes in education and conducting theoretically-informed, methodologically rigorous and socially-relevant research in education. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Carolyn Jackson, Discipline Lead for Educational Research, c.jackson2@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-time indefinite)