Lecturer in Film and Television Exeter, England
Job description
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
This full- time post is available from 1st August 2023 – 31st July 2024 on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on our Exeter Streatham campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
The Department of Communications, Drama and Film seeks to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Film and Television (fixed-term 12 months) to support the delivery of our Film Studies and Television undergraduate degree. The successful candidate may also be asked to contribute to our MA in Film and Screen Studies and MA in International Film Business. We are looking for an individual with expertise and experience in teaching across the film and television curriculum, encompassing film and television theories, histories, aesthetics and industries. The post will include the design, development and production of teaching and learning materials to be delivered across a range of modules, including lectures and seminar handouts.
About you
For a Lecturer post you will:
- Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD in Film and/or Television Studies, to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning;
- Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
- Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review;
- Be expected to have attained a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (LTHE). Associate Fellow of the HEA status is desirable.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
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 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
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 through this. 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 encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – 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 Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 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), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. 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.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 39/41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Fiona Handyside, Discipline Director of Education, e-mail [email protected] or telephone (01392) 724208.
