Lecturer in Filmmaking

Hours: 18 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

We are seeking a highly creative candidate with expertise in film making and content production to lead our BA Filmmaking and BA Film Studies programmes.

The focus of the role is on narrative film production and an ideal candidate would be someone with experience of taking a project from development through to completion.

You should have a wealth of industry contacts with a technical knowledge of digital film equipment, camera operating, lighting, on-set procedures, and some editing experience would be advantageous.

You will work in the School of Liberal and Creative Arts amongst a vibrant community of academics and students doing practice-based work across a range of creative media.

You will teach on our BA Filmmaking and BA Film Studies courses focusing on the technical aspects of working on a TV/Film set.

Candidate summary:

• Experience of teaching within a higher education setting.
• Have or be working towards FHEA.
• Be able to combine technical skills with lecturing acumen, providing academic and pastoral support to students.
• Be able to design, mark and assess students work, providing positive and constructive feedback.
• To induct students, through demonstration, into safe working practices, processes and the proper use of equipment.
• Ideally the candidate will have some experience of using Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Software.
• The candidate should have a good professional profile within the area of film making/content production and be able to draw on industry contacts to benefit the graduate outcomes of students.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

Closing Date: 12/08/24

Interviews date: 22/08/24

£20,866 per annum