Academic tutors (shorthand)

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. 

About the role

The vibrant journalism and communications team teaches undergraduate journalism, fashion journalism and sports journalism as well as postgraduate journalism. All these are accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists, with shorthand a key employability skill. 

We are looking to build a pool of academic tutors to support this teaching on campus from September 2026, this is a flexible role, and we are looking for individuals who can teach up to eight hours a week. 

Please see attached role profile for further information regarding the role.

What you can bring 

The successful candidate will have –

NCTJ qualification at 100wpm Teeline shorthandAbility to communicate this knowledge and skill to HE studentsTeaching at HE level (desirable)

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 Sunday 1st March (23.59 GMT).

Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday 18th March. 

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 further information, please contact Carole Watson, Associate Head of School, Journalism and communications

Please email [email protected] 

Closing Date: 01 Mar 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: Hourly Rate - £20.10 - £23.87