Are you an experienced and influential academic with proven abilities to carry out research and teaching in digital media? Do you have an excellent research track record, proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about delivering world leading research and an exceptional student experience? Are you able to use your expertise to complement and augment our existing strengths in digital media research and education? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?
The School of Media and Communication is a highly ranked department with a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. We are ranked 4th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (The Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and 33rd in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026). In the last Research Excellence Framework exercise, 87.5% of our research was judged to be either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
We seek to appoint an Associate Professor (T&R) in Digital Media who can enhance the School’s existing research and teaching activities and take up leadership roles commensurate with experience. You will work with colleagues within and outside the school to further our international profile and standing, enhance our research and develop our curriculum. You will have a PhD in digital media or related field, and a strong track record of research related to digital media, with a clear indication of the ability to achieve internationally recognised standards of excellence. You will be an outstanding communicator and reflective educator with a track record of providing high-quality teaching, student experience and supervision. Your research profile will demonstrate engagement with universities, industry, external partners or civic actors.
Applications are welcome from candidates whose research complements or contributes to the School’s existing research strengths and themes (https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/media-research-innovation). We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with expertise in critical approaches to AI, automation and algorithmic governance; datafication and data justice; digital inequalities, inclusion and literacy; digital policy, regulation and governance; digital labour and tech industries; games, interactive media and immersive/experiential media, and/or platform and infrastructure studies.
Please note, in addition to the online application, you should also upload the following:
- A cover letter
- An example of what you consider your best publication in the last 3 years
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Joanne Garde-Hansen
J.Garde-Hansen@leeds.ac.uk