Film Editing Tutor (0.4 FTE) at UCL
Job Description
About us
The Department of Anthropology at UCL is a research-led department with an international reputation, offering innovative teaching programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The department is one of only a few broad-based anthropology departments in the UK comprising five sub-sections: Evolutionary and Environmental Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Material Culture, Medical Anthropology and Public Anthropology.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a part-time Film Editing Tutor (0.4 FTE) to assist our students in becoming proficient in the use of Adobe Premiere Pro editing software, which they will utilise to edit their films. You will also help students understand that ‘film editing’ is far more than a ‘computer operation’; we want students to realise that film editing lies at the heart of successful, creative filmmaking.
The role will cover a career break for the substantive post holder from mid-September to 01 April 2026. This role will be based at our UCL East campus in Stratford.
For informal enquiries, please get in touch with Dieter Deswarte d.deswarte@ucl.ac.uk.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact anthro.hr@ucl.ac.uk.
About you
You will possess extensive and current practical experience in film editing, with an emphasis on documentary film editing in its various forms, combined with vast knowledge and experience working with Premiere Pro. Additionally, you will possess a proven ability and demonstrable expertise in teaching editing skills at both introductory and advanced levels, as well as experience in providing constructive feedback to students.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- On-site nursery (Bloomsbury site)
- On-site gym (Bloomsbury site)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit Rewards and Benefits to find out more. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/hr-policies-procedures-and-advice/z-policies/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates currently underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include: people from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and applicants who come from outside Europe and North America (for our grade 9 and 10 roles).
Customer advert reference: B03-02526
