University of Surrey
Department of Dance, Film and Theatre Studies
Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences
Lecturer in Film Studies -Ref 7098
9 month Contract commencing Oct 2009
Salary up to £33,432 per annum
The Department of Dance Film and Theatre is
seeking to appoint a temporary full time
Lecturer in Film Studies to contribute to the
delivery of BA programmes in Film Studies, Film
Studies with Creative Writing and Media Studies.
We are looking for a lively creative thinker
with research interests in film as a
creative/cultural industry. Their role will be
critical in delivering key areas of the
programme, teaching in their specialist subject
and developing the student placement programme.
We are a developing discipline within the
University of Surrey, building up strong
creative links with colleagues in Dance, Theatre
and Music. An interest in the relationship
between film and performing arts and in documentary film would be an advantage.
Candidates should be excellent communicators,
able to teach with knowledge of professional
film practice, and able to contribute to the
culture of an interdisciplinary arts department.
The Department of Dance, Film and Theatre
Studies at Surrey has an outstanding
international reputation for its contribution to
dance research and teaching. In 2008, we
expanded to offer graduate and undergraduate
programmes in Film Studies and Theatre Studies.
These exciting developments included expansion
of studio and production facilities on the
campus as well as the merger with the Guildford School of Acting
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Helen
Hughes ((h.hughes /at/ surrey.ac.uk), 01483 686512).
For an application pack and to apply on line,
please visit
www.surrey.ac.uk/vacancies. Alternatively
please contact Louise Ellesley via email on
(l.ellesley /at/ surrey.ac.uk) or by telephone on
01483 689646 quoting reference number 7098. To
send an application, please email or post to
Louise Ellesley, HR Assistant, Faculty of Arts
and Human Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH.
Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd July 2009
Interview board to be held: Thursday 23rd July 2009
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