[Commlist] Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries

We’re looking for a Senior Lecturer to join our new School of Creative 
Industries at the Open University. It’s a permanent role and applicants 
can be based anywhere in the UK.


Please share with anyone who might be interested in applying.

The deadline is 21st September.

https://jobs.open.ac.uk/job/Senior-Lecturer-in-Film-&-Media/953-en_GB/

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Job Description
Senior Lecturer in Film & Media
Advert Reference Number:  953
Job Location:  Milton Keynes
Department:  Film & Media
Salary:  £59,966 to £67,468
Closing Date:  21 September 2025
Weekly Working Hours:  37
Contract Type:  Permanent
Fixed Term Contract: End Date:  Not Applicable
Welsh Language:  Not Applicable
Job Description:
About the Role



This is an exciting opportunity to join The Open University as a Senior 
Lecturer in Creative Industries (Film & Media) in our School of Creative 
Industries. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join a team 
developing innovative online learning resources in the Creative 
Industries and, specifically, for our new BA (Hons) Film & Media 
qualification.  The role will involve leadership and may include line 
management responsibilities within the School.

You must be enthusiastic about our unique mission, and about working in 
teams to develop a new curriculum which is diverse, inclusive and 
embraces the opportunities of distance learning. We welcome applications 
from those with experience of teaching, module development and research, 
who can demonstrate an understanding of the academic and vocational 
needs of students looking to study and work within the film and media 
sectors.

In addition to contributing to module design and teaching within Film 
and Media, you will be encouraged and supported to develop research and 
impact activities within the area.  While it is expected that you will 
use your research expertise to expand our current curriculum, you must 
also have the potential and willingness to teach and contribute to 
modules outside any specialism.

To find out more about the Faculty’s teaching, learning and research, 
please visit: http://fass.open.ac.uk/
Key Responsibilities



Teaching and Curriculum Design

    provide leadership in and contribute to the development and 
delivery of high-quality curriculum in Film and Media at undergraduate 
and postgraduate levels.
    provide leadership in and contribute to the development of 
engaging, online module content which is embedded in our core values of 
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility.
    support student learning activity by contributing to the 
preparation of assessment materials and participation in Quality 
Assurance and examination processes.
    contribute to the presentation of Open University modules, which 
may include: chairing module teams; briefing and training of tutoring 
staff; engaging with teaching, assessment and marking.



Research

    enhance the School and Faculty research and scholarship profile 
through the ongoing development of a quality research and impact portfolio.
    embed research into our curriculum to enhance the experience of 
students.  This might include practice-based research methodologies.
    generate grant or external funding income, where appropriate, to 
support your research.
    strengthen the School’s links with industry to enable 
collaborations, impact and knowledge exchange.
    attract and supervise postgraduate research students.



Administration, Management and other duties

    engage with appropriate academic leadership and administrative 
tasks, and play an active role in the School, Faculty and wider 
University, as required by the Head of School. This may include 
line-management responsibilities as well as specific leadership roles.
    act as an ambassador, both internally and externally, for the 
academic excellence of the School, Faculty and University.
    ensure compliance with Statutory Requirements, Codes of Practice, 
University Policies and Health and Safety arrangements.

Skills and Experience

Essential

    a PhD in Film or Media or a related subject.
    experience of developing and delivering inclusive and accessible 
film and/or media curriculum in an HE setting.
    a track-record of leadership roles and line-management 
responsibilities within HE, appropriate to career stage.
    a successful research profile, with evidence of grant applications 
and a track record of publication or equivalent practice-based work in 
Film or Media.
    a relevant professional network which can be mobilised to develop 
collaborations, enhance curriculum design and support research and 
knowledge exchange.
    evidence of being able to work collaboratively and collegiately, 
within an organisation and with external bodies.
    excellent communication and organisational skills, including the 
ability to work to deadlines.
    commitment to the aims, ethos and values of the Open University 
including the principles and practice of equality, inclusion and diversity.



Desirable

    evidence of working with, and producing, innovative distance 
learning materials that demonstrate practical and vocational skills.
    evidence of receiving research funding commensurate with career 
pathway and stage.
    an FE/HE teaching qualification or Fellowship of the Higher 
Education Academy.
    an interdisciplinary approach in teaching, with a willingness to 
think across genre/subject boundaries.
    Experience of engaging with film and media industry organisations 
and knowledge of production processes.



Flexible working

We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it’s a part 
time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out 
to us to discuss what works best for you.

You can live anywhere in the United Kingdom, but the role is based 
contractually at the Open University’s Milton Keynes campus and involves 
attendance there at academic community and module team meetings, which 
are expected to be around once every six weeks.

To apply for this role please submit the following as one document;

    CV
    Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your 
statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of 
where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this 
role as detailed in the job and person specification.



If you have questions in relation to this role, please contact 
(careers /at/ open.ac.uk)

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