Teaching Associate in Cultural, Media and Visual Studies
Join the University of Nottingham as a Teaching Associate in Cultural, Media and Visual Studies on a part-time, fixed-term basis.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in cultural or media studies, a strong teaching background in higher education, and expertise in visual culture or digital media.
Overview
The University of Nottingham is seeking two part-time Teaching Associates to join the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies within the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies. The successful candidates will contribute to high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, student support, and curriculum delivery across media, communication, and cultural industries. Responsibilities include leading seminars and lectures, designing course materials, supervising undergraduate dissertations, and engaging with inclusive pedagogies. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong commitment to innovative teaching and student support.
What you'll do
- Teach and advise students across various formats including seminars, tutorials, and lectures
- Contribute to the development, delivery, and assessment of course materials
- Supervise undergraduate dissertation projects as required
- Provide pastoral care, student support, and administrative assistance within the department
- Engage with inclusive, reflective, and decolonising teaching practices
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated experience teaching relevant subjects at the Higher Education level
- Ability to communicate complex academic ideas clearly and effectively
- Capability to plan, deliver, and assess teaching within an established quality framework
- Strong subject knowledge in cultural, media, or visual studies
- Applicants must have the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-08
Interested candidates must submit their application through the official University of Nottingham online recruitment portal. Direct applications via email will not be accepted, though informal inquiries can be directed to the listed academic contacts.
- CV
- Application form
Contact
Helen Kennedy· Informal Enquiry Contact
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