Lecturer in Sound Post-Production for Film

Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.4 - 2 days a week)

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity to join a film school with a rich history and strong commitment to practical filmmaking. You'll play a role in guiding aspiring sound designers and sound editors within the Filmmaking MA .  The primary responsibilities of the Lecturer are to help plan, prepare and deliver teaching in sound post production and sound design for film productions, to deliver teaching and practical workshops and feedback on sound elements within practical filmmaking exercises. You would be inspiring and supporting the next generation of sound designers and sound editors as film professionals at one of the top film schools in the UK.

What you'll do: 

• Plan, prepare and teach sound post production sessions in line within the course and module specifications, using a range of delivery and methods.
• Undertake formative assessment of student progress and performance and participate in summative assessment of students’ sound work.
• Involvement in student induction teaching and technical /equipment training. Attend cut screenings, crits, shoot support sessions to feedback and support student work in sound post.

• Stay up to date with current developments in sound post production and sound design within the film industry. 

Who we're looking for: 

We welcome applications from individuals with: 

• Extensive industry experience as a Sound Editor / Sound Designer / Re Recording Mixer in film/high-end TV drama and Documentary, with a significant experience of teaching sound post and sound design for film (both drama and documentary) at BA or MA level. 

• An understanding of Storytelling using sound within film and a keen interest in working in the generalist film education model at BA or MA level.
• A strong commitment to student development and mentoring around creative development of sound practice and storytelling both creatively and technically.

Whether your background is primarily in teaching or deeply rooted in the industry, if you're ready to teach, inspire, and contribute to an institution consistently ranked among the top 15 filmmaking academies globally, we want to hear from you. 

We offer a highly competitive staff benefits package including 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), employer matched contributory pension scheme (4%), season ticket and hardship loan schemes, up to 18 days professional development leave per academic year (pro rata for part-time staff), cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies. 

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Further information and how to apply

For further details about the role, please download a copy of the full job description. To apply, please download the equalities monitoring form below and send the completed form, together with a copy of your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the role via the 'Apply' button (e: Recruitment@lfs.org.uk) by 9am 29th August 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role. 

LFS is an equal opportunities employer.  Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, Black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds as these groups are under-represented at all levels of staff at LFS. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE  

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as sufficient applications are received, therefore candidates are advised to submit their application as soon as possible.   

London Film School is celebrated for its commitment to film, innovation and creative freedom, and its reputation for teaching excellence and practical learning. In 2022 London Film School was awarded World-Leading Specialist Provider status by the Office for Students.