Lecturer Practitioner in Film Production and Cinematography

About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:
Based in our School of Creative Industries on the Cambridge Campus, your priority will be teaching students the art and craft of cinematography. Using both 16mm and digital cameras, you will help students develop from beginner skills on simple camcorders to an advanced understanding of lighting and high-end cameras (our third-year students use Arri Alexa Minis.) You will work with BA and MA students and will contribute to classes that are broader than just cinematography. Your views on story and film development as well as your understanding and experience of working in the industry are also vital to success in the role. As a significant part of an experienced faculty team, you will also have administrative roles and responsibilities including as a Personal Development Tutor.

With a degree or relevant professional qualification, as well as a broad work history in the industry, we are looking for someone who is passionate and a great communicator in order to help students understand the technical and artistic elements of cinematography. An ability to adapt to changing circumstances is vital, as is the creativity to develop new approaches to challenges within the university setting.

Informal enquiries can be made to Head of School, Dr Heather Lilley: Heather.Lilley@aru.ac.uk.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please click the 'Apply' button to download the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

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