Part-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Media (Maternity Cover)
UK (Hybrid)
£13K/yr – £17K/yrPart time
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Description
Part-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Media (Maternity Cover)
Application Deadline: 7 August 2026
Department: School of Art, Film & Media
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park
Compensation: Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from £13,423 rising to £16,960 per annum, pro rata £44,746 - £56,536
Description
Please Note:
This is an internal-only role which is only open to current members of staff at BSU.
If possible, please use your BSU email address when applying for this role.
We are currently seeking a part-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Media, who will teach across creative media and related programmes in The School of Art, Film and Media as appropriate. You will also contribute to curriculum planning and development and engage in research and scholarly activity.
(This is a 0.3, part-time, fixed term contract covering maternity leave until 17/08/2027)
This is an internal-only role which is only open to current members of staff at BSU.
If possible, please use your BSU email address when applying for this role.
We are currently seeking a part-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Media, who will teach across creative media and related programmes in The School of Art, Film and Media as appropriate. You will also contribute to curriculum planning and development and engage in research and scholarly activity.
(This is a 0.3, part-time, fixed term contract covering maternity leave until 17/08/2027)
About the Role
Within the role, you will undertake high-quality teaching across undergraduate modules, providing academic support and guidance to students throughout their studies. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering engaging learning experiences, marking assessments, providing constructive feedback, and participating in assessment boards and examination meetings in accordance with University regulations.
The role also involves carrying out associated administrative duties, maintaining accurate records, engaging in ongoing professional development to remain current within the relevant subject area, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
The role also involves carrying out associated administrative duties, maintaining accurate records, engaging in ongoing professional development to remain current within the relevant subject area, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
About You
- Postgraduate Qualification
- Subject specialist
- Experience of module leading
- FHEA or near completion
- Research Active in related field
- Experience of teaching students from different subject backgrounds.
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description
Additional Information
Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from £13,423 rising to £16,960 per annum, pro rata £44,746 - £56,536
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
This is a 0.3, part-time, fixed term contract covering maternity leave from 18/08/2026 – 17/08/2027)
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
This is a 0.3, part-time, fixed term contract covering maternity leave from 18/08/2026 – 17/08/2027)
- Applicants with two years or less full time equivalent teaching experience in Higher Education who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Certificate in Professional Learning in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.
- Applicants with more than two years full time equivalent teaching experience in Higher Education who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6 month probation period.
Interview Date - Friday 14th August 2026
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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