Academic tutor - club journalism

Academic tutor - club journalism role at University of Sunderland.

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We are proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024) with top‑quality facilities, an inclusive culture, and a vibrant city.

We are seeking someone employed in media relations at a top‑flight North East football club to teach towards our undergraduate Club Journalism module for BA (Hons) Sports journalism students in 2026.

This highly specialised role involves six taught sessions of five hours each from January to May 2026, including preparation of lecture and workshop material, feedback to students on their work, and marking assessments.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience working at a football club and will be able to teach knowledge and skills such as club content strategy, managing media relations, branding, communications and marketing.

Our University provides a rewarding package that goes beyond salary, prioritising your professional growth and your happiness and well‑being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, plus an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, offering online discounts at hundreds of retailers and exclusive schemes for discounted purchase of cars, bikes, or technology.
• Access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well‑being.
• Discounted membership for City Space Fitness, a state‑of‑the‑art facility for sports and social activities.

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd December (23.59 GMT).

Please note that applications are only accepted via the University of Sunderland's job portal; we do not accept CVs as part of the process.

For any informal enquiries please contact neil