Staff Tutor in Film and Media

With around 1800 members of staff, comprising academics, associate lecturers, support staff and full-time research students, working across the locations of the University, and combining originality and innovation in research and curriculum, FASS is a vibrant and exciting place to study and work.

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

Key Responsibilities

The person appointed will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

• Contribute as an academic to the development and presentation of the School’s emerging curriculum in formal and informal learning opportunities and by contributing to module teamwork.
• Act on behalf of the School of Creative Industries in the recruitment and line management of Associate Lecturers (AL). ALs provide support and guidance for students through blended learning provision including face-to-face day schools, synchronous online tutorials, asynchronous online forums and individual correspondence, telephone and e-mail. They also mark and provide feedback on formal assignments.
• Organise and implement an appropriate staff development programme, i.e. to train, supervise and support the work of ALs, encompassing face-to-face, online and correspondence tuition, telephone and other electronic support methods and to monitor their feedback on students’ assignments.
• Contribute to the work of the School’s Student Support Team; be actively involved in developing and implementing policy and practice designed to support student success.
• Provide a link between Associate Lecturer Services, the Student Support Team and the School. This includes liaising with Associate Lecturer Services about its work with ALs when necessary, e.g. recruitment, timetabling, as well as with other academic services staff in the SST on the progress of individual students as appropriate.
• Organise timetables for blended tuition, including face-to-face day schools, online tutorials, forums, and aspects of collaborative and team working required of ALs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of student learning communities.
• Contribute to scholarship or research in the School of Creative Industries in areas of strength existing in the School or to developments of theory and practice in learning and teaching.
• Be actively involved in developing and implementing diversity and widening participation initiatives, both for students and ALs and supporting student groups with additional needs.

About You

Essential criteria:

• An honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Industry experience in the Film or TV sector as evidenced by a portfolio and showreel of recent work. This might include audio and video editing, screenwriting, producing, podcasting, directing and cinematography.
• Relevant experience of management within teaching and student support (HE or equivalent).
• Line management experience and ability to select, manage, motivate and provide staff development for Associate Lecturers.
• Experience of curriculum design and development.
• An understanding of the issues of student access, retention, diversity and success.
• Proficient IT and Media production skills and experience of using industry standard software in the Film, Streaming, social media and TV sectors.
• Evidence of excellent communication and organisational skills, including the ability to work to deadlines.
• Evidence of administrative and data management skills.
• The ability to travel to undertake School work as required in Milton Keynes and other locations in the UK.
• An understanding of the ethos and values of The Open University including the principles and practice of equality and diversity, and the ability to work in a manner which aligns to these.

Desirable criteria:

• A PhD or MFA in film or media practice or related subject.
• Knowledge and experience of online learning environments; proven ability to be innovative in forms of teaching and learning.
• FE/HE teaching qualification or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE).
• Film or TV production credits

Support with your application

If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on 01908 541111 or email careers@open.ac.uk quoting the advert reference number.

What's in it for you?

At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our Staff Benefits page (clicking this link will open a new window).

Flexible working

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

Next steps in the Recruitment process

Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 21 September and likely to be 23 and 24 September 2026.

Early closing date notification

While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented.

If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics.

How to apply

Please apply via our site at the link provided.