Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Communications, Media and Politics Grade 8/9
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Position Overview & Specifications
The post will support teaching on the relations between media, politics and society, in particular the political and social impact of contemporary developments in communication and media. Preference will be given to applicants whose research contributes to our Media, Politics and Society research group, which brings together ground-breaking work in media and politics from a range of theoretical and analytical perspectives. We aim to build expertise in areas involving digital/social media and online tools for political communication, and large-scale multimodal data analysis and visualisation. We are looking to appoint the most appropriate candidate within the Grade 8/9 range, according to experience, ability and interview performance. The position is intended to be permanent subject to satisfactory performance.
Candidates in their first academic post will be subject to a probationary period of 3 years in the first instance. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, undertaking research activities (including publications and grant applications), and contributing to administration at levels commensurate with the grade awarded.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Communications, Media and Politics Grade 8/9 roles across University of Liverpool's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £56,592 - £69,564 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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