University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Teaching Fellow in Film, Exhibition & Curation
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:UE07: £40,247 – £47,874 Pro Rata Per AnnumCollege of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures, Graduate School.Part-Time (28 Hours per Week // 0.8 FTE).Fixed Term Twelve MonthsMSc Film, Exhibition & Curation at the University of Edinburgh are looking for an individual committed to creative teaching and active learning to join the teaching team on our innovative postgraduate programme.The Opportunity:Applications are invited from suitably qualified colleagues for the role of Teaching Fellow in Film, Exhibition & Curation in the Graduate School, School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures. This job is intended to provide and plan teaching and supervision across the Masters programme. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the administration of the subject area, including course organisation.We welcome applications for this post from all qualified candidates and particularly welcome applications from members of minority ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented in the School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures.Please note that while the School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures operates with a hybrid working model, teaching is delivered in person and on campus.Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD in Film or relevant area at the time of application (completed or close to completion) OR the professional equivalent of PhD study from the fields of film exhibition or curation.
- Relevant teaching experience in film.
- Experience in teaching and marking in film or the moving image.
- Evidence of fluency and proficiency in English.
- A commitment to high-quality teaching and learning including the capacity to create teaching materials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Click for a copy of the full job description.As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £40,247 to £47,874
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Informal inquiries may be directed to .Please note that we only require a CV and covering letter for your application to be considered in full. Additional materials such as teaching statements are welcome, but not mandatory.If you already hold a contract of employment with the University of Edinburgh, you should apply for this role via the internal applications portal .We do not require references to be provided at the point of application. These will only be requested if you are shortlisted for the position.We will not accept applications via email.Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) is one of the largest Schools in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. We are an international community at the heart of the main University campus, drawing connections between people and cultures both within and beyond our School, and thriving on our place in a global festival city. Based in George Square, we are surrounded by world-class resources and collections.Teaching and LearningWe offer one of the widest range of languages of any UK university, teaching all six official languages of the United Nations, and eight of the languages of the European Union.Based in the first UNESCO City of Literature, we are home to the oldest department of English Literature in the UK – one of the longest established in the world – and the oldest Celtic department in Scotland. Arabic has been taught here for over 260 years.With over 100 undergraduate programmes, many offered with partner Schools in our College, we encourage flexible, interdisciplinary learning. Our four-year undergraduate degrees are specifically designed to enable choice and broaden minds.Our large postgraduate community comprises students on taught and research masters programmes, as well as a highly active group of PhD candidates. At postgraduate level, we are a leading centre for the study of film, including exhibition and curation, and for comparative literature, intermediality, and translation studies.ResearchLLC is home to many research centres and networks. Often highly interdisciplinary, these groups bring together researchers at all career stages with partners and stakeholders on a range of activities.In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF) over 70% of the School’s research activity was rated world leading or internationally excellent (3* or 4*).
Expected salary
£40247 – 47874 per year
Location
Edinburgh – Midlothian
Job date
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:17:00 GMT
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