Jobs at University of Worcester | Institute of Arts & Humanities https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx?cat=298&type=5 Latest job vacancies at the University of Worcester <![CDATA[Associate Lecturer in Dance & Performance (IAH2605)]]> https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IAH2605 https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IAH2605 We are seeking to appoint an experienced sessional lecturer to contribute to teaching on our Dance and Performance BA (Hons) programmes. The successful candidate will join a team of enthusiastic and committed staff within the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Production in the Institute of Arts and Humanities. Successful applicants will be placed on a register of sessional lecturers and will be contacted as teaching opportunities arise.

The Dance and Performance programme is a dynamic and industry-focused course that prepares students for employment across the dance and performance sectors. The curriculum emphasises practical skill development, professional practice, and employability, with theory embedded within applied and creative contexts.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience and expertise in the following areas:

Essential:

  • Teaching or professional experience in Repertoire
  • Teaching or professional experience in Dance and Wellbeing
  • Teaching or professional experience in Creative Movement
  • Ability to choreograph and develop original work with undergraduate students
  • Availability to teach in Worcester on Friday afternoons (in semester 1)

Desirable:

  • Experience teaching in Higher Education or equivalent professional training settings
  • Experience in a variety of dance styles.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Paul Golz, Course Lead for Dance and Performance, via email at p.golz@worc.ac.uk.

NB.  If you are successful at interview, you will be invited to join a pool of sessional lecturers and we will contact you if suitable work becomes available. We are not able to guarantee employment as it will be subject to student numbers.  The number of hours available might only be a few hours per week.  If you have any queries regarding this, please discuss it with us at interview. 

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Associate Lecturer in Journalism (IAH2606)]]> https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IAH2606 https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=IAH2606 We are looking to recruit expert sessional teaching staff for our innovative Journalism BA honours programme. The successful candidate will join a team of enthusiastic and committed staff within the Department of Film and Media Production in the Institute of Arts and Humanities. Successful applicants will be placed on a register of sessional teachers and will be notified when suitable vacancies arise.

Journalism is a vibrant and exciting programme that seeks to offer a range of opportunities for students to work in the contemporary media and communications industries. 

It has strong links with employers and puts a great emphasis on practical experience and skills, with theory being embedded in practice.

We are particularly interested in attracting experts in the following areas:

  • Investigative journalism
  • Magazine production / journalism

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rachel Ammonds, Head of Department for Theatre, Film and Media Production via email at r.ammonds@worc.ac.uk.

NB.  If you are successful at interview, you will be invited to join a pool of sessional lecturers and we will contact you if suitable work becomes available. We are not able to guarantee employment as it will be subject to student numbers.  The number of hours available might only be a few hours per week.  If you have any queries regarding this, please discuss it with us at interview. 

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

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