Senior Lecturer in Film and TV Post Production (Picture)

Post Title: Senior Lecturer in Film and TV Post Production (Picture)

SBU/Department: Creative Arts (Screen)

FTE: 1.0 FTE 

Duration of Contract: Permanent 

Salary: UH8 £44,263pa with potential to progress to £56,021pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane campus, Hatfield

We are seeking a senior lecturer with motivation and professional experience to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students about the picture Post Production processes and technologies used in the contemporary Film and TV industry. 

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching relevant post production skills both in general production and in a specialist area. You will also teach students how to efficiently use relevant software packages following industry best practices and the use of contemporary location sound equipment.

You will maintain a clear sense of the development of the area and ensure the curriculum and teaching remain up to date, and you will further develop and strengthen external relationships and partnerships with local studios and media organisations that will benefit students and staff and support the strategic objectives of the University and School.

The post holder will be expected to inspire and intellectually challenge our students, developing and delivering a high-quality teaching and learning experience, and ensuring the successful and effective day to day running of modules. They will be expected to work closely with colleagues and the Programme Leader, in a collegial and proactive academic team, to provide an excellent student learning experience.

Skill and experience required 

You will have significant relevant professional experience (in either a freelance or salaried positions) and, ideally, some experience of teaching at HE level. You must have an in-depth knowledge of picture post-production processes and technologies together with an understanding of the structures, working practices and developing trends within the International and UK Film and TV industry.

You must have good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and be proficient in English. You will be highly motivated and ambitious with an excellent track record in Film and/or TV picture post-production. 

Qualifications required

You must hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline. Having a teaching qualification, fellowship of the HEA and having, or working towards, a postgraduate or research degree in a relevant field would be an advantage as would membership of relevant professional organisations. 

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Informal Enquiries: Daniel Bell (Programme Leader BA FTV Production) [email protected]  

Closing Date: 01 April 2024 

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 058037

Date advert placed: 11 March 2024

We are a committed equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage applications from women and BAME candidates to reflect our diverse student cohort and staff under-representation where it exists.

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts