University for the Creative Arts
Lecturer in Film (Cinematography)
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Lecturer in Film (Cinematography)
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Film (Cinematography) to join our outstanding team of educators, practitioners and researchers.
The Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries is a vibrant community of students, academic teaching staff, researchers and industry specialists, working together to create innovative film, media and creative technologies practice and research. Central to the School's ethos is the combination of high-quality teaching, leading research and vibrant knowledge exchange with industry partners. Film at UCA has an established reputation for practice-based education, combining creative experimentation with industry engagement to prepare graduates for careers across film, television and the wider screen industries. Students benefit from industry-standard production facilities, professional equipment and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines including animation, acting, games and TV production.
The role will be based at the Farnham campus in Surrey and will report directly to the Programme Director for Film.
UCA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative educator with specialist expertise in cinematography. We are looking for a candidate who will ideally have significant professional experience within the film or television industries together with experience of teaching in higher education, including curriculum development aligned with contemporary professional practice.
As Lecturer in Film (Cinematography), you will have proven knowledge and experience of camera, lighting and visual storytelling. You will be confident teaching both the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking, supporting students in developing professional production skills alongside a strong understanding of cinematic language. Experience of current digital production technologies, contemporary workflows and collaborative production practice is essential.
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You will play a key role in delivering teaching across the BA (Hons) Film Production and MA Filmmaking programmes, while also contributing to related courses across the School where appropriate. Alongside teaching, you will coordinate elements of the cinematography curriculum, supporting sessional staff, organising workshops, study visits and specialist learning activities, coordinating assessment, and helping students develop the professional knowledge, confidence and technical expertise required for careers in the screen industries.
You will have a good honours degree, ideally supported by a postgraduate qualification, together with significant professional experience and an up-to-date understanding of contemporary developments in filmmaking, cinematography and the wider creative industries.
At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers spans almost 160 years, and today we're helping shape a global future that supports and nurtures creative talent worldwide.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent team-working, organisational and communication skills. Teaching responsibilities will include all associated course administration, assessment and student support, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute proactively to curriculum enhancement and innovative approaches to learning and teaching. You will participate in student recruitment, curriculum development, quality assurance and academic administration, while also contributing to research, professional practice and knowledge exchange that enhances both the student experience and the wider academic community.
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As part of the academic team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across Film and the wider School to ensure an outstanding student experience, contributing to an inclusive, supportive and professionally focused learning environment that encourages creativity, technical excellence and critical enquiry.
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of filmmakers through your expertise in cinematography and sound design? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Actual Salary for this part time role is £16,425 per annum
There is another 0.4 being advertised in Film for Sound Design and you may apply for both posts if you have the relevant skill set.
You can find out more about Film at UCA via our Website, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo and LinkedIn profiles.
For an informal conversation: Contact Programme Director - Ruth Torr - RTorr@uca.ac.uk
At the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), we’re committed to creating an inclusive community where every student and colleague feels respected, supported and able to belong. We celebrate the breadth of backgrounds, identities and lived experiences across our campuses and disciplines, and we recognise that creativity thrives when different perspectives are welcomed and valued. By promoting positive wellbeing and fair opportunities, we aim to remove barriers and enable everyone to flourish and reach their potential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and from anyone who shares our ambition to build a more equitable and inclusive UCA.
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