Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Film Studies (Education and Research)

at  Kings College London

Job id: 085067. Salary: £43,205 - £50,585 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 26 February 2024. Closing date: 24 March 2024.
Business unit: Faculty of Arts & Humanities. Department: Film Studies.
Contact details: Professor Jinhee Choi, Head of Film Studies. jinhee.choi@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Strand Campus. Category: Academic & Teaching.
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Job Description
The Department of Film Studies seeks to make TWO appointments at Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Film Studies. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of following areas: Global South (Africa, Middle East, South Asia and Latin America), New Media (including but not limited to AI, platform studies, algorithmic media, online, mobile media, digital culture, and participatory culture), Television, and Film/Media Practice as Research. We seek applicants who will bring theoretical and/or historical/archival approaches to these areas of research.
These exciting new posts will contribute to the excellent research profile of the department while also engaging in teaching, leadership roles, and pastoral support across our expanding portfolio of courses. This includes the BA Film Studies and Postgraduate program in Film Studies (including the Film-Philosophy Pathway). Applicants will be committed to exploring new, and inclusive, methods of research and pedagogy.
We seek applicants who can contribute to our goals of delivering innovative, inclusive, and socially-engaged education, and the ongoing diversification and decolonisation of our curriculum. In keeping with the department’s strategic priorities of inclusivity, sustainability, care, and reflexivity, applicants’ research and teaching should demonstrate a commitment to these goals.
Film Studies is distinctive in its commitment to interdisciplinarity, and the position requires teaching across a broad range of areas. Indicatively, the new posts will lead or contribute to teaching compulsory modules, including Introduction to Film Studies; Critical Debates; Research and Scholarship; Film History and Film Theory modules; Film and New Media (BA level); and Formations of Film Studies, and London Film Cultures (MA level). Applicants pursuing Film/Media Practice as Research, should be able to offer and contribute to modules such as Introduction to Creative and Curatorial Practice; Introduction to Filmmaking; Sound in Cinema; Digital Media Practice (BA level); and Critical Media Practice (MA level). They will also supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Film Studies or Film/Media Practice as Research or a closely related discipline, with an excellent knowledge and understanding of a field of expertise relating to the Global South, New Media, Television, and Film/Media Practice as Research. They will be a highly effective educator, with experience of teaching and assessment in Higher Education, a commitment to student learning and welfare, and an aptitude for working within an interdisciplinary framework.
The post is an open-ended position with a probation period, which is usually three years. King’s is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and through this appointment it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We particularly encourage applications from people from global minority ethnicities, women, LGBTQ+ identities, and from people with disabilities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
In applying for this role please include a covering letter clearly indicating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria below, and an up-to-date CV. Applicants are asked to include, as part of their covering letter, a separate statement describing past experience of, and/or future plans for, promoting diversity and inclusion.
This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.
This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent.
Key responsibilities
Plan, organise and deliver outstanding teaching and assessment across our Programmes (either non-practice or practice-incorporated modules or both). At Grade 7 & 8, play a leading role in curriculum development, designing new modules and delivering existing modules, where required.
Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Department, Faculty and College
Provide high quality supervisory guidance for BA and MA level dissertations, and for PhD, where relevant. At Grade 7 & 8, lead on the development of doctoral research supervision in the area of global majority identities.
Assess coursework and examinations as required
Contribute to the welfare of students through the personal tutor system
Fulfil administrative tasks as directed by the Head of Department
Participate in and develop internal and external networks. At Grade 7 & 8, lead and develop networks
Play a leading role in overseeing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Film Studies, liaising with students and colleagues at Department, Faculty and College levels, as required (Grade 8)
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience:
PhD awarded in Film Studies or Film/Media Practice as Research or a relevant interdisciplinary field with the experience in teaching film studies and/or media production and practices at higher education level.

Essential criteria

• PhD awarded in Film Studies or Film/Media Practice as Research or a relevant interdisciplinary field (for Grade 6, awarded or close to award)
• Clearly defined research interests and plans compatible with the research strategies of the Department, Faculty and College, including (Grade 6) establishing a track record of high-quality publications (Grade 7 & 8) having a track record of high-quality publications, grant income and public engagement
• Experience of teaching relevant subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with evidence of the potential for innovative and effective teaching to small and large groups, in person and online, and the ability to engage and inspire students of diverse and international backgrounds
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of a relevant field of expertise relating to Global South and New Media, Television and Creative Practice as Research
• Experience in teaching film and/or media production at Higher Education level, in several of the following areas: Introduction to Curatorial and Creative Media Practice, Introduction to Filmmaking, Digital Video Practice, and Critical Media Practice (Film/Media Practice as Research)
• Demonstrated technical excellence in digital video camera operation and digital audio-video editing (Film/Media Practice as Research)
• Commitment to student learning and welfare, including providing academic advice, assessment feedback, and pastoral support (e.g. as personal tutor)
• Experience of curriculum development (Grade 7 & 8)
• Experience and skills in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy development and practice, inspiring sustainable cultural change (Grade 8)

Desirable criteria

• Completion of appropriate training (e.g. Higher Education teaching and learning/academic practice; equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion) (Grade 6, 7 & 8)
• Fellowship of the HEA (Higher Education Academy) for Grade 7 & 8
• Experience of academic administration
• Demonstrable networking skills, facilitating partnerships, and bridging professional and academic communities of practice (Grade 7 & 8)
• Research and teaching interests and expertise which focus on experiences of living and working in the Global South and its diaspora

Further Information
Proposed start date: 1 July 2024.

Please refer the Job description for details