Lecturer in Digital Humanities in London

The Department of Digital Humanities is a global leader in researching digital culture and society, and in exploring the use of advanced technology-related methods in humanities research. The Department offers an undergraduate degree in Digital Media & Culture, which looks at how technological innovations are bringing about new challenges and opportunities in our societies. We offer a range of Postgraduate programmes, including in Big Data in Culture & Society, Digital Culture & Society and Digital Asset & Media Management, as well as our MA/PhD research degrees in Digital Humanities. We are also a leading and prestigious research department, ranked first in the UK in the latest Research Excellence Framework.

We are seeking to appoint a 1-year fixed-term Lecturer in Digital Humanities (AEP) to deliver a range of teaching across our UG program in Digital Media & Culture and our PGT programs in Digital Humanities and Digital Economies. They will be expected to cover teaching in several of the following areas: digital journalism, digital methods and data-driven approaches to media, digital economies, communication and cultural heritage. The post-holder may also be expected to deliver generic training modules on academic writing and dissertation methods. We welcome applicants with experience in any of these or related areas.

In the role you will be responsible to the Head of Department of Digital Humanities. Key responsibilities of the role are to deliver high-quality education, to contribute to the future development of the department, and to participate in a supportive, collegiate culture. There will be opportunities to be responsible for aspects of departmental administration. Mentorship will be provided to enable the postholder to gain experience and develop professionally.

At King's, we are deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all our activities so that the university is an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work and study, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. King's offers inclusive benefits to staff including flexible working, Enhanced Parental Leave, funds for Parents and Carers and the potential to join community staff networks. The start date for the post is expected to be October 2026. This is a full-time post, and you will be offered a 1-year fixed term contract.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• Essential criteria
• PhD qualified in relevant subject area.
• An in-depth understanding of critical digital media studies, digital economies and/or digital methods and data studies.
• Experience and/or demonstrable understanding of designing and delivering teaching.
• Experience of effective supervision, assessment, marking, and provision of feedback for students at UG and PGT levels.
• Experience of providing personal and pastoral support for students.
• Experience of the development of innovative learning materials and pedagogic innovation in teaching.
• Desirable criteria
• Experience supervising dissertation students and UG and PGT level.
• Experience teaching academic writing skills, methods and methodologies and/or experience with theoretical frameworks.
• Work experience relevant to the field.
• Demonstrable ability to teach modules through online delivery.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

Interviews are due to be held early-mid-September. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £47,379 per annum, Including London Weighting Allowance.