Job Description

About the 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're proud to be a top 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.


The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.


Our journalism courses are ranked 2nd in the Uk (Guardian University Guide, 2026).

About the role

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 is a highly specialised role to prepare our students for employment at sports clubs and will involve

six taught sessions of five hours each from January to May 2026

.


It will involve preparing lecture and workshop material, giving feedback to students on their work, and marking assessments.

What you can bring

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.

What we can offer you

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with 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", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

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 work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.


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.farrington@sunderland.ac.uk



Job Details
Department
Education, Society & Creative Industries - School of Media & Creative Industries
Location
Sunderland Campus
Salary
38,786 to 46,049
Hourly Rate
20.10 - 23.87
Closing Date
Tuesday 02 December 2025
Interview Date
Thursday 11 December 2025
Reference
0409-25