Join to apply for the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Film Production (Producer) role at St Mary’s University, Twickenham.
This role will suit a candidate with specialist expertise in film finance, line producing and script development. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of our BA Filmmaking programme, supporting students in developing the practical, creative, and professional skills needed to succeed in the contemporary screen industries.
Delivering core instruction in the program through lectures and workshops, while integrating recent industry experience and new perspectives.
Overview
As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.
With over 6,000 students the University makes significant contributions to its local community and the wider society, empowering its staff and students to have a positive impact on the world. The University’s academic structure is focused around three Faculties, each comprising two to three Schools. Our academic portfolio embraces the Social Science, Allied Health and Sport, Teacher Education, and Theology and the Liberal and Creative Arts.
St Mary’s is committed to providing our students with a transformational experience. The University’s Vision 2030 outlines our approach and guides our supporting strategies, operating plans, and team and individual targets for achieving this. This includes extending our impact through growth to ensure future sustainability. We are focused on delivering outstanding teaching and pastoral support to our student population, as well as expanding and internationalising our academic portfolio of programmes. As we continue to expand our reach, our shared goals and values underpin a flourishing network of trusted partners, both at home and overseas, enabling us to promote our global profile and reach diverse communities.
Job Purpose
Prepare students with the production skills needed to work professionally in the Film and TV industry. Maintain professional practice and/or research in film producing, contributing to the department’s academic and industry profile. Utilising contacts within the industry to establish a connection between the university and the industry by inviting guest speakers and lecturers. Contribute to recruitment through community outreach, open days and masterclasses.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, delivery, and assessment of modules in filmmaking, with a particular focus on film finance, line producing and script development. Supervise and support student film productions, advising on budgets, scheduling, and logistical planning. Provide specialist teaching on areas such as raising finance, navigating funding models, and managing the business side of filmmaking. Contribute to the teaching of script development and, where appropriate, share expertise in screenwriting practice. Support the wider programme team with curriculum development, student mentoring, and collaborative projects.
Closing date: 17th November at 23:00
Interview date TBC
Job Details
* Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment Type: Part‑time
* Job Function: Education and Training
* Industry: Higher Education
Equal Opportunity
St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence; however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
We will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. For more information on the Points Based System, see “Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK”.
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