Associate Lecturer in Digital Video and Editing

Birkbeck, University of London, is looking to recruit a part-time, fixed-term Associate Lecturer to teach next year in 2026.

Joining the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication as Associate Lecturer you would teach on the following module:

• Principles of Digital Video and Editing
• 36 hours in total
• 12 teaching days.

You will have knowledge of digital video production and editing and experience in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Filmic Pro, and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

Further to the person specification, essential requirements for these roles are:

• A PhD (or equivalent level) in an appropriate specialism or to be close to completion.
• As well as being able to teach the technical aspects of Adobe Premiere Pro and Filmic Pro, you will be expected to deliver the principles of documentary making, from idea conception and pitching to storyboarding, interview design, lighting and sound.
• Teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• A good understanding of different teaching and learning methods, and experience in working with students from a range of backgrounds.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good organisation and administration skills.

If you have knowledge in this area, and you are an excellent and innovative teacher with a track record of student engagement, and want to contribute to an impactful educational experience - apply with us at Birkbeck today. 

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked.

This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract: 

Fixed-term until August 2026, part-time contract. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Wednesday 10 December 2025, interview date: Wednesday 17 December 2025. 

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dr Scott Rodgers at s.rodgers@bbk.ac.uk

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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