University College London
Job title:
Lecturer in Creative Arts and Humanities: Moving Image Practice and Theory
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University College London
Job description
About usUniversity College London (UCL) is a multi-faculty college of the University of London with a population of over 52,000 students, from more than 150 different countries. Degree programmes are provided in Arts and Humanities, Social and Historical Sciences, Education, Architecture, Building, Environmental Design and Planning, Laws, Life Sciences and Clinical Sciences (including Medicine), Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and Engineering Sciences. UCL is among the world’s top universities, as reflected in performance in a range of rankings and tables, and is ranked 9th in the world, 5th in Europe and 2nd in London in the QS World University Rankings 2025.This post will be based in the Department UCL Arts and Sciences (UASc), which is located in both Bloomsbury and UCL East, and will be line managed in UASc. is the leading interdisciplinary studies department in the UK, bringing together staff and students across arts and humanities, social sciences and sciences. UASc is developing research that explores the meaning of interdisciplinarity for the development of knowledge in the twenty-first century. In addition, in research staff develop projects that draw together researchers from different disciplines will also develop their own specialisms.UASc also oversees the located at UCL East. The Bachelor in Creative Arts and Humanities leads a new generation of humanities teaching that combines critical humanities scholarship with arts practice and had its first intake in 2023/24. The three main areas of practice covered are writing, moving image and performance. UASc also oversees the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc), the UK’s leading interdisciplinary degree, covering arts, social sciences and sciences, as well as the Masters in Arts and Sciences in Creative Health. The Department has plans to develop further MASc degrees. UASc also houses the .About the roleWe are looking for a Lecturer to undertake teaching and research in moving image practice and theory. We are seeking candidates who bring innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to moving image practice in research and pedagogy to complement and expand our existing team. Preference may be given to those who can demonstrate a track record of intersectional, transregional or globalised perspectives on moving image and its cultural, social and political significance.The postholder will be expected to teach, or contribute to, some of the BACAH’s core moving image modules in both theory and practice: , , and , . An ability to teach the elective module , is desirable. The postholder will be expected to supervise students’ final year projects and to write and run module(s) in areas of their expertise. The postholder may also be asked to contribute to the transdisciplinary module in year 1, . The postholder will also be a Personal Tutor.The postholder will have an active creative research profile in film and/or artists’ moving image and/or wider digital media practice, with demonstrable evidence of high-quality creative work and/or research outputs in more traditional academic formats.The post is based at the UCL East campus, but travel to the main Bloomsbury campus may be required for departmental activities or to contribute to teaching on the BASc Arts and Sciences programmes.This post is full-time and available from 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.The advert will close at 23:59 BST on Thursday 24 April.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.If you have any queries about the role, please contact UASc Head of Department, Prof Wendy Sims-Schouten at w.sims-schouten@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments, a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact UASc Department Manager, Cristy Meadows at c.meadows@ucl.ac.uk.The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit to find out more.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit for more information.About youThe postholder will be hold a PhD degree or have equivalent professional experience in any area relevant to interdisciplinary creative arts and humanities, in particular Film and Moving Image Practice and Theory. Experience of contribution to curriculum development and to the organisation and management of teaching programmes is essential.In addition, the postholder will have proven experience in research in creative arts and humanities with specialisms in Film and Moving Image Practice and Theory. Industry experience and ability to lead modules in industry-oriented skills, for example, film directing, sound design and sound studies, editing is desirable.Please ensure you upload any documents you want considered if you are shortlisted for interview. For shortlisting purposes, we will only review your CV and application questionnaire or separate covering letter.What we offerAs 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
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent.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 who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here :Available documents
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Location
North West London
Job date
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:25:08 GMT
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