Lecturer in Film Studies and Film Production

Opportunity Overview 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Lecturer with a proven record of accomplishment in both Film Studies and Film Production teaching and research to contribute to our programmes in Film. Areas of knowledge include Asian cinema, British Cinema and Contemporary American Cinema and a track record in filmmaking, and teaching filmmaking, in one or more of the following craft areas: screenwriting, directing, editing. 

This is a full-time permanent position and the starting salary is £46,735

Key Responsibilities 

Applicants should have the ability to teach film theory and critical approaches to film studies through a non-Western lens, with some expertise in Asian cinema. Experience in teaching British Cinema and Contemporary American Cinema is desirable. They will also have a track record in filmmaking, and teaching filmmaking, in one or more of the following craft areas: screenwriting, directing, editing (e.g., AVID, Premier, DaVinci), producing, production design, sound, or cinematography.   

Applicants should have a track record of peer-reviewed research outputs and the ability to contribute to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). They should have experience of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level and demonstrate abilities to adopt innovative pedagogic approaches to enhance students’ learning experiences.

About the School or Department 

We are committed to promoting a truly diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and achieve success based on our skills and contributions. This means we seek to challenge assumptions and acknowledge systemic biases, as much as we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible and agile working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. 

Our student population is already incredibly diverse and we want to ensure that this is reflected across our colleague profile as well. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We also operate a guaranteed interview scheme for job applicants who declare they have a disability and meet the essential criteria of the role they are applying for.

What's in it for you? 

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. 

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