lecturer

lecturer Exeter, England

University of Exeter
Full Time Exeter, England 40745 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences


Department of Communications, Drama and Film


This full time, permanent post is available 1st September 2023.

The role

The Department of Communications, Drama and Film seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Film and Television to join our team of exceptional academics and complement and extend our research and teaching activities. The successful applicant will have a strong track record of publication outputs and will undertake research and impact activities in line with the University’s research strategy. The post will include teaching on the undergraduate Film Studies and Television degree, the MA in Film and Screen Studies, the MA in International Film Business and co-supervision of our postgraduate research students.


Specific areas of interest are, but not limited to:

  • East Asian/South East Asian Film and Television
  • Screenwriting
  • Television Studies

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary department with world-class facilities such as the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, excellent links to cultural industry partners including the London Film School, and a commitment to innovative approaches to creative learning and cutting-edge research. We have particular strengths in the study of transnational cinema, gender and the creative industries, archives and audiences, performance, and regional cinema culture, and a developing focus on screen cultures and environmental sustainability.


About you

You will have:

  • A PhD in Film and/or Television Studies and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research
  • A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
  • An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
  • Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate programmes
  • Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners
  • A strong potential for research leadership
  • Involvement in projects which develop impact

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.


What we can offer you

  • Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
  • Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
  • An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
  • Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
  • A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
  • A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).


Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature


Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.


With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.


Further information

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post, please contact Professor Linda Ruth Williams [email protected]

lecturer
University of Exeter

www.exeter.ac.uk
Exeter, United Kingdom
Professor Lisa Roberts
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
1956
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