Lecturer (A) in Journalism and Media - Multiplatform Journalism

The Discipline of Journalism and Media within the School of English, Media and Creative Arts at University of Galway is a dynamic and ambitious unit with more than 600 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Journalism and Global Media. Global Media is the largest area, offering future-focused teaching that blends critical media theory with hands-on practice across journalism, digital and social media, podcasting, television production, and media industries. Journalism is a key part of the Discipline, playing a vital role in supporting democracy, accountability, and informed public discourse. Our programmes also include specialist strands in data, strategic and humanitarian communication, and climate communication, equipping students to tackle global challenges through impactful storytelling. The Discipline is outward-looking, with strong industry links and a commitment to innovation, global engagement, and public interest media.

Applications are now invited for an appointment as Lecturer A in Journalism and Media (Multiplatform Journalism) at University of Galway.

This is a rare opportunity to join the University as Lecturer in Journalism and Media (Multiplatform Journalism) – a role with a strong focus on newsroom-based teaching, journalism practice, innovation in the curriculum, and leadership in multiplatform journalism.

The successful candidate will play a central role in teaching and learning across our BA and MA programmes, leading on convergent and digital-first journalism. They will oversee our award-winning hyperlocal news site Galway Pulse, and teach across key modules including news writing, reporting, social and digital content, SEO, verification, and analytics. Experience in video and television is also welcome.

We are seeking a well-networked journalism professional with significant newsroom experience who has already transitioned into academia. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic vision, initiative in curriculum development, and the ability to lead programme delivery at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Experience managing a student newsroom and producing engaging, multiplatform content is essential; national and international professional links will be a distinct advantage.

This is a Lecturer A post and is primarily focused on teaching. However there are opportunities to engage in scholarship, research, and professional practice as appropriate.

For informal enquiries, please contact Tom Felle, Head, Discipline of Journalism and Media, Email tom.felle@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 49 2049

Additional information on the Discipline is available at: www.universityofgalway.ie/journalism

Salary: €63,624-€101,498 (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 17^th July 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

At the University of Galway, we celebrate diversity and believe that every candidate can bring unique perspectives, talents and approaches to our University community. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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