Opportunity Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Lecturer with a proven record of accomplishment in both Film Studies and Film Production teaching and research to contribute to our programmes in Film. Areas of knowledge include Asian cinema, British Cinema, and Contemporary American Cinema, with a track record in filmmaking and teaching filmmaking in one or more of the following craft areas: screenwriting, directing, editing.
This is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary of £46,735.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants should have the ability to teach film theory and critical approaches to film studies through a non-Western lens, with some expertise in Asian cinema. Experience in teaching British Cinema and Contemporary American Cinema is desirable. They should also have a track record in filmmaking and teaching filmmaking in areas such as screenwriting, directing, editing (e.g., AVID, Premier, DaVinci), producing, production design, sound, or cinematography.
Applicants should have a record of peer-reviewed research outputs and the ability to contribute to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). They should have experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and demonstrate innovative pedagogic approaches to enhance students’ learning experiences.
About the School or Department
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, where everyone can be themselves and succeed based on their skills and contributions. We seek to challenge assumptions and acknowledge systemic biases, while celebrating diverse perspectives and experiences. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and campus facilities to support staff from various backgrounds.
Our student body is highly diverse, and we aim to reflect this diversity among our staff as well. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We also operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who declare a disability and meet the role's essential criteria.
What's in it for you?
/ Competitive salary - and an excellent pension scheme
/ 32 days of leave - plus bank holidays, additional Christmas leave, and options to buy more!
/ Flexible working - supporting a culture of agile work to help you balance your commitments
/ Professional development - offering training and development opportunities to help you reach your potential
/ Wellbeing support - services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, including Employee Assistance Programmes, counselling, sports, and fitness facilities with discounted gym memberships
/ Sustainable Salford - committed to achieving Net Zero by 2038 and embedding sustainability across university life.
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