Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing

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Job Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing

Posting Start Date: 18/08/2026

Job Id: 3031

School/Department: Management School

Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary per annum (£): £48,822 - £69,488

Closing Date: 15/09/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in our Digital Marketing. Part of the Sheffield University Management School's Marketing, Creative and Cultural Industries (MCCI) subject group, committed to creating an exciting and inclusive academic environment. You will be:

• Committed to developing your research profile through high-quality publications, applying for research funding and working with communities and partners to deliver impact
• An engaging teacher, playing a key role in devising, designing, preparing and delivering innovative teaching programmes in relevant specialist areas.

We would like to hear from you if you have a keen interest in teaching Digital Marketing, E-Commerce Strategy, and Digital Consumer Journey. We are seeking an individual who can inspire students by connecting academic theory with professional practice, using innovative and practical approaches to enhance the learning experience and develop the skills needed for future employment. The Management School provides an inclusive, pluralist and supportive place to work. We hold Triple Crown Accreditation, placing us in the top 1% of Business Schools globally, and strive to play a meaningful role in defining and shaping the future of management education.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research leading to research publications of the highest quality.
• Identify appropriate sources of funding and prepare research proposals for funding bodies.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange and impact as appropriate to the research work undertaken.

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver general and specialist courses to the highest standards of teaching excellence, in teams and on your own.
• Carry out assessment for courses, including designing assessment instruments and criteria, marking assessments, ensuring adequate moderation, and providing written/oral feedback.
• Carry out course evaluation, which will include facilitating student feedback, reflecting on your own teaching design and delivery, and implementing ideas for improving your performance.

Leadership

• Participate in and, as appropriate, have a role as a member of committees.
• Carry out academic leadership roles, potentially including module and programme leadership, or other roles as required.

External Engagement and academic service

• Pursue involvement in professional activities such as refereeing papers, editing journals, refereeing research grants, external examining, organising conferences, committee membership and involvement with professional bodies.

• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria Essential or desirable Stage(s) assessed at

A PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

Essential Application

Demonstrable expertise in teaching digital marketing, e-commerce strategy, and digital consumer journey

Essential Application / Presentation

Publications in high quality, internationally excellent outlets (including peer reviewed journal articles, conference presentations etc.)

Essential Application

A track record of and clear plans for applying for research funding

Essential Application / Interview

Ability to deliver or develop research impact through activities that demonstrate an effect beyond academia, for example via public engagement activities, consultancy etc.

Desirable Application / Interview

Experience of delivering excellent, innovative courses involving methods, and a reflective and student-focused approach, individually and / or as part of a team

Essential Application / Presentation / Interview

Ability and willingness to provide