Full-time Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Film

Lecturer, Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture (LAN109A)
The School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture seeks to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Film (UK equivalent to Assistant Professor) to contribute to the teaching of filmmaking and global cinema, and to make a strong contribution to research in the successful candidate’s areas of specialism in the broad field of Film and Visual Culture.
School/Section: Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture
Division: English & Film
Staff Category: Academic
Position Type: Full Time
Grade: Grade 7
Salary: £41,526 - £49,552
Ref No: LAN109A
Closing Date: 11-JUL-2021

Job Description
The successful candidate will undertake teaching, assessment and administrative duties relevant to the requirements of the School. They will teach on the undergraduate MA programme in Film and Visual Culture, the MLitt programme in Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management, and on other programmes as agreed with the Head of School. They will also contribute to the supervision of research students, and will undertake research of internationally recognised quality. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant area and some experience of university teaching.
You will have a PhD in a relevant area and/or relevant industry experience. You will have some experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and ideally of working with students from diverse backgrounds. You will have native or near-native competence in English, and excellent written and spoken communication skills. You will be able to engage with students effectively in both face-to- face and online settings, and will be able to promote student learning in a range of ways.

You will have extensive experience in film and digital media practice accompanied by an excellent understanding of the contemporary film and media industry. You will be able to convene/teach on existing modules such as Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience as well as to develop new courses in your areas of expertise for UG and PG programmes.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale, (£41,526 - £49,552 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and probation period.

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here.

This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Heather Clark, HR Adviser (e-mail: h.m.clarkabdn.ac.uk) for further information.

Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 July 2021.

Interviews are expected to take place on 23 July 2021.

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:
Dr Silvia Casini, Undergraduate Programme Coordinator for Film and Visual Culture: silvia.casiniabdn.ac.uk
Please do not send application forms or CVs to Dr Casini.

Please quote reference number LAN109A on all correspondence.

The University embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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Professor Amy Bryzgel (she/her/hers)
Personal Chair in Film and Visual Culture
Director of Postgraduate Studies
School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture
University of Aberdeen