Lecturer in Film & TV Theory and Critical Studies

FTE: 0.4 FTE (working 14.8 hours per week)

Salary: UH7 £38,249 pa with potential to progress to £45,413 pa (pro rata) by annual increments

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering film and television studies to expand, enrich and inform film and television production: the goal is to integrate these two crucial areas of activity. You will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of Film and TV histories, theories, cultures and aesthetics within a constantly changing contemporary environment.

Skill and experience required

You will have some relevant experience of teaching at HE level together with either an established record of research outcomes or professional experience in one or more areas related to film and television. You will have an awareness of current academic and popular debates relating to FTV studies and experience of engaging students with these. You will have a proactive approach to keeping up with current industry practices and emerging critical debates. You will have the ability to develop and implement a broad, stimulating, inclusive curriculum to support diverse student groups with demonstrable interest in and/or experience of Film and TV industry practice in a relevant discipline.

You will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of Film and TV histories, theories, cultures and aesthetics within a constantly changing contemporary environment. You must be able to assist in curriculum design, implementation, assessment and promotion of the course. And have the IT skills required for effective academic practice. You will have knowledge and experience of a range of contemporary pedagogic approaches appropriate to Film and TV studies including online delivery.

You must have good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication, organisation and planning skills. You must be able to communicate effectively, clearly and supportively with both students and academic colleagues, and be able to deal with conflicting demands and priorities. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and be proficient in English.

You will be able to act as a responsible team member and develop productive, respectful working relationships with other members of staff with a commitment to issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion as well as a commitment to reflective practice and continual improvement.

Qualifications required

You must hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree, or equivalent level 6 qualification, in a relevant subject together with a postgraduate masters degree or equivalent, in a relevant discipline.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.

Please be aware, if visa sponsorship is required you will need to evidence a good honours first degree plus a higher degree or an equivalent professional qualification. A criminal record check may be required.

Informal Enquiries: Daniel Bell (Programme Leader) d.bell5@herts.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 30 July 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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