About you
You will have an evidencable background in the media industry and the ability to produce and deliver a high-quality teaching and learning experience across the Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production field. A related first degree is essential and higher degree highly desirable.
Essential skills include the ability to work independently as well as collegiately within a team and you must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with learners and colleagues. The successful applicant will be able to use initiative to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines and have an adaptable, positive and proactive approach to supporting the general life of the course, school, faculty and wider University.
You will be ICT literate, with experience of Adobe editing software, and for Senior Lecturer level will have experience in leading modules and courses in HE and/or FE settings. A track record of effective partnership working (internal and external), to develop entrepreneurial and employability opportunities in related media settings would be advantageous.
Qualifications
Essential;
1. Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
2. Professional Recognition as HEA Fellowship (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale
Desirable;
3. Masters degree in relevant subject
4. Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion (Senior Lecturer)
5. Relevant professional qualification
Faculty
You will join an innovative and collegiate team within the School of Culture and the Creative Industries (CCI), based in the Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology, with an emphasis on student-focused teaching and high impact research. The School of Culture and the Creative Industries contains a varied portfolio of traditional academic subject areas such as History and English, along with fellow creative industry courses in Acting, Music, Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics and Multi-Media and Sports Journalism.
About us
At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.
Our People
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.
Our Values
6. Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
7. Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
8. Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
9. Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.
Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.
Right to work
All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process. The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.