Lecturer in Film Studies (2 posts) at Queen’s University Belfast

The School of Arts, English and Languages seeks to appoint two Lecturers in Film Studies. The successful candidates will have experience of filmmaking and have a strong track record of recent research outputs in line with the School’s research strategy. They will be required to teach filmmaking on the undergraduate Film Studies and Production pathway and the MA in Film, and contribute to School administration and outreach activities.

About the person:

Essential criteria:

• Have or about to obtain a PhD in Film/Screen Media.
• A record of internationally excellent practice research outputs and/or research publications in current and emerging Film/Screen Media practice, appropriate to career stage.
• Demonstrate ability to make funding applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the broader field of film and screen industries.
• Relevant teaching experience to at least degree level in any two of the following key crafts in film production:
  • Directing
  • Producing
  • Scriptwriting
  • Editing and post-production (including motion graphics, visual effects, and colour grading)
  • Audio post-production and sound design

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

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