Job Description

Salary

Lecturer 40,497 - 44,128
Senior Lecturer 45,413 - 55,755 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Permanent - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00003650



The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.



Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.



Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The School of Film, Media, and Creative Technologies at the University of Portsmouth is a place where students and staff thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge creative and technological disciplines. Driven by a prosocial ethos, we blend playfulness with purpose, delivering world-class teaching and learning and impactful research and innovation.

Our industry-leading facilities include our state-of-the-art Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality (CCIXR), as well as high end motion picture cameras, film studios and post-production software. These resources fuel dynamic collaborations and partnerships with industry leaders and empower our students and staff to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Film Production. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished filmmaker or industry professional to join our dynamic academic team and contribute to the delivery of our respected and accredited filmmaking programmes. We are seeking candidates with a strong industry background in film and/or television production, ideally supported by experience teaching in higher education.

We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in filmmaking craft and production. The successful candidate will bring a blend of industry insight, creative drive, and a commitment to student-focused teaching. You will help shape and deliver engaging, practice-led learning experiences, specifically within our film production provision. A passion for enhancing the student experience and supporting learners in building their skills, confidence, and resilience is essential.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of innovative teaching, research, and curriculum design across our growing portfolio of successful courses.

Active involvement in school and faculty initiatives is a key aspect of the role, including building industry partnerships, promoting professional practice, and enhancing graduate employability, student enterprise, and career development. Engagement in community outreach and fostering global connections will also be crucial. The role will involve supporting research and innovation efforts to strengthen the School's research profile.



Informal enquiries may be made to the Programme Area Lead (Filmmaking), Ben Thompson - ben.thompson@port.ac.uk or Head of School, Dr Adrian Hull - adrian.hull@port.ac.uk

Interviews are anticipated to be held 5-6 August 2025.

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.



Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.