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[Commlist] Job Opportunity: Lecturer in Film Practice, University of Kent

Mon Nov 23 14:42:53 GMT 2020






The Department of Film & Media Studies at the University of Kent is seeking to hire a Lecturer in Film Practice. The job advert is available via the following link (please note the short application deadline of 4 December):

https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/AHUM-002-20 <https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/AHUM-002-20>

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Lecturer in Film Practice

Film
Location:  	Canterbury
Salary:  	£34,804 to £39,152 per annum pro rata
Grade:  	Grade 7
Post Type:  	Part Time
Hours per Week:  	21
Contract Type: 	Fixed Term - Ends 31/12/2021
Release Date:  	Friday 20 November 2020
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 04 December 2020 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date:  	Tuesday 15 December 2020
Reference:  	AHUM-002-20

Are you a teacher in film practice with experience in teaching film production at higher education level? Do you have a strong understanding of the contemporary film industry, and a general knowledge of contemporary historical, critical and/or theoretical issues in Film Studies?

The School of Arts is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Film Practice on a part-time (0.6FTE) basis for a fixed term of one year. You will teach existing practice modules and contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate Film curricula on modules such as Introduction to Filmmaking, Film Editing, Documentary Filmmaking, Genre Filmmaking, and Microbudget Filmmaking.

We are looking for an organised and inspiring teacher who is able to demonstrate considerable experience in filmmaking and technical skills in using a variety of cameras and editing programmes. In particular, you should possess the ability to teach Final Cut Pro (the Department’s editing software) to students. Professional experience of digital video/film production as an industry film professional, independent filmmaker or media content creator is also required.

As Lecturer in Film Practice you will:

proactively contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision, including convening, designing and examining modules provide technical teaching and assistance to students across the undergraduate practice modules and at postgraduate level
    inspire and foster students’ creativity and personal development
play an active role in all aspects of programme development and management and undertake administrative roles in the School

To be successful in this role you will have:

    a first degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
broad knowledge of film and an ability to communicate this effectively to students
    experience of teaching film production in higher education
    excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

The School of Arts offers teaching programmes in the areas of Drama & Theatre, Film, History of Art and Media Studies. It is home to over 700 students and 37 academic staff supported by administrative and technical staff within the Division of Arts & Humanities. The School is housed in the award-winning Jarman building, which provides a striking working environment and excellent facilities for staff and students including a 144sqm white cube gallery, film production facilities, a media hub and fully-equipped drama studios.

The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ over 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment.

Please note, interview invites will be issued on or near 8 December and interviews will take place on Tuesday 15 December. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to create a 3-5 minute video instructing students on how to perform a task in Final Cut Pro to be screened in the presentation section of the interview.

Please see the links below to view the job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process please email (jobs /at/ kent.ac.uk) quoting ref: AHUM-002-20

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system. CVs sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, all interviews will take place remotely. Our processes will evolve as the Government advice is updated.

We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
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