Senior Lecturer in Film Practice

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The opportunity

The Screen School at London College of Communication seeks an experienced individual to join as a Senior Lecturer in Film Practice for the BA (Hons) Film Practice course. Situated within the broader portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Screen School, the BA (Hons) Film Practice plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of creative professionals.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in various aspects of the degree, including teaching and assessment leadership, curriculum design and pedagogical development, unit leadership, administrative tasks, year leadership responsibilities, recruitment assistance, and ongoing pastoral support to enhance the overall student experience. Additionally, you will be encouraged to contribute to research outputs in your specialised area, encompassing published work, conference papers, filmmaking, and other relevant forms of output.

About you

You will be a passionate practitioner dedicated to advancing the film practice specialism, particularly in screenwriting and film theory. Demonstrating a proven track record of delivering a high-quality student experience, you will actively contribute to curriculum development and uphold standards in specific areas of the degree. With a background in filmmaking and continuous professional development, you will possess teaching experience in higher education and managing the complex needs of a practical production degree.

Recognising the international and diverse nature of the student body, your approach to film and filmmaking must be inclusive, encompassing global and independent filmmaking traditions alongside mainstream industry models. You will stay abreast of the latest developments in the field, engaging in research and/or professional practice while providing academic and pastoral support to students.

Most importantly, you will be an enthusiastic teacher with a student-centred approach and an ability to foster participation in an inclusive and diverse classroom. 

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Deyka Hassan, Resourcing Assistant, lcc.jobs@lcc.arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 7985

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

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