Qualifications• DPhil Philosophy, Psychoanalysis and Linguistics (Sussex) • MA Critical Theory (Sussex) • BA English and American Literature (Essex) • Diploma in Management (Chartered Management Institute)• MA Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (LMU: Distinction)• Fellowship, Higher Education Academy • Senior Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (Pending)My academic activities are interdisciplinary and fall into three main areas: Media, Arts and Humanities. I have had significant experience of leadership, management and administration. I am a member of the faculty management team and have developed, led, reviewed and monitored many courses and course teams . I have led university-wide initiatives, reviews, projects and bids in the areas of portfolio development, course quality, accreditation, media management, research activity and research ethics. I have made important links between the university and external partners from the private and voluntary sectors. I recently wrote and published a book entitled Jacques Lacan: A Critical Introduction and I have published many other articles in peer-reviewed journals, magazines and online platforms. My research interests and publications are in the areas of media, cultural studies, creative industries, literature, fine art, philosophy, critical theory and psychoanalysis. I have has taught more than thirty undergraduate and postgraduate modules in these areas and has convened more than twenty. I have delivered more than 1000 lectures, although I now tends to prefer practice-based and student-centred learning . Student assessment of my teaching averages 80-100% satisfaction rate in all categories. I have supervised dissertations at all levels and been an external examiner.