Faculty Position In Cinematography & Film Production

POSITION PURPOSE

The post holder in Cinematography & Film Production will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of teaching, learning, and assessment across the Film & Media Production programme and related disciplines within the School of Communications & Creative Industries.

The post holder will bring substantial professional practice as a Director of Photography (DP) or Cinematographer and will play a key role in preparing students for careers in contemporary screen industries. The position focuses on the delivery of cinematography and film production education while contributing to broader media production teaching across interdisciplinary programmes where appropriate.

Candidates with professional experience as both a Director of Photography and Director are particularly encouraged to apply. The programme values practitioners who understand the close relationship between performance, blocking, camera placement, coverage and visual storytelling, and who can support students in developing both technical and directorial decision making.

The post holder will ensure the effective delivery of modules in accordance with University strategies, policies, and quality assurance requirements. The role also includes scholarship, industry engagement, curriculum development, student support, and contribution to the wider activities and reputation of the School and University.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Lead the delivery of cinematography modules across the programme and contribute to other film and media production modules as required.

• Teach on set practice across multiple production contexts: narrative fiction, documentary, TVC and commercial production, and VFX-integrated shoots (including planning for green screen, set extensions, and compositing pipelines).

• Plan, deliver, and assess undergraduate modules across film and media production, focusing on but not limited to cinematography.

• Contribute to the delivery of media production related modules within the Professional Communications programme.

• Design and facilitate practical workshops, studio sessions, and location-based productions that reflect current industry standards.

• Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work in line with BUV’s assessment policies.

• Supervise and mentor student projects, short films, documentary productions, and commercial briefs.

• Support student learning through office hours, tutorials, and one-to-one guidance.

Curriculum & Programme Development

• Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of programme curricula in response to industry developments and quality assurance requirements.

• Help maintain and develop industry standard facilities, equipment, and workflows in alignment with the needs of both the Film & Media Production and Professional Communications programmes.

• Participate in programme committees, external examiner processes, and academic review activities.

Research, Professional Practice & Scholarship

• Maintain and develop active professional practice and/or applied research profile relevant to the field.

• Stay current with developments in the screen industries including evolving VFX workflows, virtual production, and shifts in the commercial production landscape.

• Contribute to the professional reputation of the programme through industry engagement, project work, or other scholarly and creative activities.

• Conduct individual research or work on collaborative research projects.

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.

• Make presentations at conferences and other similar events.

Wider Institutional Contribution

• Participate actively in departmental and institutional meetings, working groups, and committees.

• Support student recruitment activities, including open days, auditions, and portfolio reviews.

• Act as a personal tutor for a cohort of students, supporting their academic and professional development.

• Contribute to the internationalisation agenda of BUV and support the development of industry partnerships and placement opportunities.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Programme Leader or Head of School.

Pastoral care

• Be responsible for pastoral care of students within a specified area.

• Act as personal tutor, giving first-line support and mentoring to students.

• Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.

• Use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students and provide support.

• Refer students as appropriate to services providing further support.

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