About the role
The School of Humanities and Creative Arts is looking for the right candidate to join our film and moving image provision, to work across award winning courses such as the BA (Hons) Film and High-End Television Production, and the MA in Film and Screen Production. Our courses have been a regular feature at national events such as NAHEMI and the RTS Student Awards alongside leading industry projects such as Format.
The successful candidate will build on the international reputation of the University and contribute to the delivery of the course through the provision of inspiring and supporting learning opportunities, providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for both students and colleagues. The role will enhance professional, academic and research partnerships to ensure that the course anticipates the changing needs of the screen industries.
About You
We are looking for a Senior Lecturer to lead modules across provision on the BA (Hons) Film and High-End Television Production, and the MA in Film and Screen Production. To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working in a studio environment, location filming, pitching, funding and commissioning, understand film studio etiquette, and sustainable filmmaking practice, preferably via BAFTA ALBERT. Experience of working with 35mm celluloid including loading stock into cameras is an advantage alongside both analogue and digital pipelines.
You should have either an established (or developing) research portfolio, which could be comprised of practice-based research, alongside a track record of grant capture and external project funding. An understanding of key quality metrics such as TEF, REF, and KEF alongside quality assurance practices is also required. An ability to work with external partners or stakeholders including PSRBs (ScreenSkills), BAFTA, NAHEMI, RTS, GTC, and local industry is also desirable.
Principal accountabilities
Learning / Teaching
- Lead on, or contribute to the leadership within, the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.
- Teach and facilitate learning on core and optional modules relating to the academic discipline.
- Ensure that module / programme design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.
- Contribute to the development of learning and teaching strategies and ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.
- Undertake relevant module leadership responsibilities and take on other programme-related work that may include marketing, recruitment, and learning and teaching development.
- Supervise student projects at undergraduate / postgraduate levels.
- Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching, such as blended or online, to encourage student centred learning.
- Ensure effective monitoring of student progress and provide advice and guidance to staff and students as appropriate.
Research / Scholarship
Take the lead on, plan, develop and conduct research objectives, projects and proposals within the broader programme. Deliver research outcomes that will contribute to the REF.Acquire, analyse, interpret and evaluate research findings / data using approaches, techniques, models and methods selected or developed for the purpose.Manage the application of a range of methodologies, approaches and techniques appropriate to the type of research being pursued. Where appropriate investigate and devise research methods and approaches.Generate income by developing and winning support for innovative research proposals and funding bids, working where appropriate within Research Centres and Colleges.Disseminate and explain research findings through leading peer-reviewed national publications (and international where appropriate), conferences and other appropriate media.Ensure adherence to ethical standards in the projects for which the role holder is responsible.Monitor research resources such as budget, materials and equipment.Provide mentoring and guidance to colleagues and co-ordinate the work of research and support staff.Take a leading role in the development and delivery of business engagement activities, developing entrepreneurial links with external organisations.Identify own professional needs and undertake appropriate training and staff development.Other
Act as a personal tutor, supporting and mentoring students as appropriate.Provide pastoral care to students, referring when necessary to services that provide further support.Liaise with international partners as required on existing and future collaborations.Contribute to new initiatives at appropriate levels.Build on existing research networks, furthering contacts with external organisations such as funding bodies.Actively seek out and develop opportunities for interdisciplinary research both across the University and externally.Observe and implement University policies and procedures.Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
Good Honours Degree in a relevant subject discipline or equivalent professional experienceSenior Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towardsPhD or equivalence accepted in a relevant subject area, for example by publication or through appropriate professional achievementSubject specific qualifications / knowledgePostgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education or equivalent qualificationExperience
Experience of working on film productions in a studio and / or location environment, pitching; and funding and commissioningExperience of working with 35mm celluloid or other analogue formatsLearning / Teaching
Demonstrable experience of delivering effective learning, teaching and assessment in Higher Education to undergraduate and postgraduate studentsDemonstrable experience of successful curriculum developmentDemonstrable experience of effectively designing and implementing a range of formative and summative assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate (include professional where appropriate) programmesSignificant experience of excellent teaching identified by peer reviewExperience of quality assurance and validation of HE modules / programmesProven experience of module and programme leadershipExperience of supervising undergraduate projects and postgraduate research students, providing training and some teaching as appropriateResearch / Scholarship
Experience and achievement in the academic discipline, reflected in growing and consistent national reputationEvidence of publishing in high quality (“REF able”) journals or other outputs in research or practiceExperience and demonstrable knowledge / expertise in research methodologies appropriate to the academic disciplineSkills, knowledge & abilities
An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which enhance student learningAbility to communicate with clarity on complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of mediaExcellent ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externallyAn understanding of film studio etiquetteA high level ability to think critically and promote innovation and creativityAbility to devise, advise on and manage research programmesDemonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core valuesDemonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HECommitted to continual enhancement and a high quality student experiencePromotes a high performance culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving qualityA sound knowledge of the QAA Quality Code and HEFCE’s Operating Model for Quality AssuranceA sound knowledge of the current higher education environment and its implications for the student learning experienceA sound knowledge of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculumA sound knowledge of internationalisation and its relevance for learners and the curriculumBusiness requirements
Able to take a flexible approach to work Travel between sites and occasionally overseas for research or teaching
Some evening and occasional weekend teaching
Attendance at Open Days, Graduation events etc.
A commitment to own professional development
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Teacher’s Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional development