Academic tutor – Social Media Management

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Your next opportunity

We are seeking an experienced social media practitioner to work as an academic tutor to deliver teaching and assess student work on modules on our BA (Hons) Social Media Management course.

Academic tutors are required to cover scheduled teaching activity with additional remunerated time for preparation and assessment, subject to qualifications and areas of specialism.

This position is to cover up to 48 hours across 2026/27.

Is this you?

Knowledge of topics including social media strategy, community engagement, user motivation, gamification, participation approaches, moderation, and user roles. Experience using the above skills is required.

You will have the ability to engage in these topics to deliver professions-facing teaching which leads to students being able to successfully apply these concepts to building and managing their own digital communities.

Why join us?

At the University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

Up to 49 days’ holiday – that’s 36 days’ annual leave, 5 festive closure days and 8 Bank Holidays!
Award-winning staff networks that celebrate who you are.
Lifestyle benefits, with savings on shopping, tech, bikes, and even cars.
Health and well-being support, from private medical cover to gym discounts.
Learning and development that helps you achieve your goals.
Ready to Apply?

Before getting started, please download the Role Profile under ‘Job Description’ so you have everything you need.

Our application questions assess you directly against the essential and desirable criteria for the role. We do not review CVs at this stage, so please provide detailed, evidence-based answers to help us understand your suitability.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th June (23:59 GMT)

If you have questions about the role, please contact: Lisa Hadwin, acting programme leader, BA (Hons) Social Media Management