[ecrea] Media Production Programme Leader Vacancy University of Derby

Applications to be received electronically through the University of 
Derby recruitment site.
*Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Media Studies/Media Production*
*Programme Leader BA (Hons) Media Production*
Arts, Design and Technology – Humanities, Kedleston Road/Markeaton Street
£29,099 - £44,016 per annum, (salary progression once in post based on 
performance up to £55,758)
(Permanent - Full Time) Work Pattern: 5 days per week 37 hours  Closing 
date:  15 March 2012
*Responsible To *Simon Philo; Assistant Subject Manager, School of 
Humanities**
*Job Description*
*Purpose / Objectives*
To be responsible to the Subject Manager/Assistant Subject Manager of 
the Film and Media and Creative and Professional Writing Subject Group 
for the academic leadership of BA (Hons) Media Production in the context 
of the School of Humanities, part of the Faculty of Arts, Design and 
Technology. You will provide academic leadership and direction for the 
course team, ensuring that the policies and procedures of the Faculty 
and University are implemented.

The objectives are to build on the existing strengths of the course, 
developing a clear vision for the future with reference to the 
University’s mission, particularly with regard to student experience, 
teaching quality and standards, flexibility in the curriculum, 
professional practice, industry links and internationalization of the 
curriculum.

The role requires an imaginative and inspirational leader, who can 
motivate academic staff to work together in managing the course 
effectively within the resources provided.

An in depth academic knowledge and understanding of the subject and its 
professional demands is also required, along with a commitment to 
teaching it in an exciting and innovative way, with the student 
experience as the central focus.
You will be able to deliver teaching in one or more of the following 
area – Television Production, Radio Production, Digital Publishing.
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*Principal Accountabilities*
1. To be responsible for the teaching, assessment and quality management 
of the course in line with University systems and procedures.

2. To be responsible for academic leadership of the staff team and for 
working closely with them on maintaining and enhancing student 
satisfaction with all aspects of the learning experience.

3. To work closely with colleagues on the Media Studies and Production 
programmes and, where necessary, with other partners in delivering the 
curriculum.

4. To undertake teaching duties as appropriate to your areas of expertise.

5. To ensure the successful delivery of the course through the effective 
management of resources made available including liaison with technical 
support staff and associate lecturers.

6. To play a leading role in the direction of the Film and Media and 
Creative and Professional Writing Subject Group and the School of 
Humanities through taking part in committees and working groups in the 
Faculty.

7. To show continued interest in the pedagogy of media education and 
ensure that this is reflected in the teaching and learning methods 
employed on the course.

8. To take a proactive role both internally and externally in promoting 
and marketing the programme.

9. To undertake research, professional practice and scholarly activity 
relevant to the
subject ensuring you maintain your level of subject expertise.

10. To enhance the reputation of the course by maintaining and extending 
professional and academic links both internally and externally, and at 
national and international level.

11. To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities 
appropriate to the post.

12. You will be required to work closely with: Subject Manager for Film 
and Media with Creative and Professional Writing and the Assistant 
Subject Manager, Programme Team, Faculty Curriculum Development Manager, 
Student Liaison Officer, Faculty Office and Technical Support staff in 
meeting your responsibilities.
13. To undertake any other responsibilities as required by the Subject 
Manager/Assistant Subject Manager, Head of School or Dean of Faculty.
*Person Specification*
Short listing will be carried out by assessing suitability against the 
criteria set out in the person specification, as far as it is reasonable 
to do so before interview.
*Qualifications*
· A good undergraduate degree in Media or related discipline - Essential
· A postgraduate degree in Media or related discipline - Desirable
· A relevant teaching qualification or willingness to undertake such a 
qualification       Desirable
*Skills and Abilities*
· Evidence of ability to enthuse students and raise their ambitions - 
Essential
· Evidence of ability to write and present effectively, manage 
resources, keep records and     report on annual monitoring - Essential
· Evidence of good networking skills and the media industry - Essential
· Experience of the range of skills involved in television and radio 
production- Desirable
· Experience of the range of skills involved in digital publishing – 
Desirable
· An ability to be forward thinking with regards to advances in 
multimedia – Desirable
*Experience and Knowledge*
· A thorough understanding of media production - Essential
· Experience of Teaching in Higher Education with experience of 
assessment processes          and procedures in Higher Education - 
Essential
· On-going professional practice, academic research or industry 
experience - Essential
· Knowledge of work based learning and ability to lead in this area – 
Desirable
· Experience of curriculum development and design - Desirable
· Involvement with external projects and international markets - Desirable
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*Personal Qualities*
· Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a team and 
communicate/collaborate          with colleagues - Essential
· Ability to see the education process from the student point of view - 
Essential
· Interest in broader topics surrounding media, including globalisation 
– Essential
· Ability to work effectively as team leader and work to deadlines - 
Essential
· Ability to work effectively as a leader of a team - Essential
*Work Pattern*
5 days per week 37 hours
*Benefits*
Potential for further salary progression based on performance, once in 
post, up to £55,758
35 days holiday plus statutory, concessionary and closure days.
Opportunity to join the Teachers Pension scheme.
For more information on the benefits of working at the University of 
Derby go to http://www.derby.ac.uk/hr
Staff appointed to a teaching post should hold a suitable teaching 
qualification or have relevant, recent teaching experience. This will 
normally be interpreted as having at least two years teaching experience 
in further or higher education. The expectation will be that the 
individual will be (or will become) a fellow of the Higher Education 
Academy (HEA) or has gained (or is working towards) an award from the 
HEA accredited course or some other recognised teaching award acceptable 
to the University. You will be expected to commence this programme 
within your first year of appointment and successfully complete within 
18 months of starting the programme.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 
and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share 
this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process, if you are 
successful, you will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau 
(CRB) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 
4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent 
convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated 
in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.