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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>As Lecturer, you will undertake teaching and unit administration and contribute to curriculum development and research within the subject specialism of film practice and theory with an emphasis on canons and theoretical approaches that take into account global film practice(s), and critical theory that interrogates the specificities of filmmaking as part of wider contexts.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate will also have experience teaching the practice of screenwriting and helping students develop scripts from idea to final draft.</p>
<p>The BA (Hons) Film Practice sits within the Screen School portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses: <a href="https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/animation-interactive-film-and-sound/undergraduate/ba-hons-film-practice-lcc
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<p>The successful candidate will take responsibility for teaching and coordination of relevant units, and other related duties as determined by the Course Leader and/or Programme Director.</p>
<p><strong>Why choose us?  </strong></p>
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London College of Communication is a pioneering world leader in creative communications education. With the communications sector constantly evolving at a rapid speed, we work at the cutting edge of new thinking and developments to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. Our course provision reflects the breadth of expertise housed within the most diverse creative agency including: journalism, advertising, PR and publishing; photography; film, television and sound; communications and media; graphic communication; spatial communication; design cultures; and interactive and visual communication.</p>
<p><strong>Your profile</strong></p>
<p>You will contribute to the development and delivery of the teaching programme in both theory and screenwriting; and have some expertise in teaching canons that interrogate representations of class, race, ethnicity and gender in cinema. You will also have some experience of teaching screenwriting and helping students develop scripts. </p>
<p>You will have a proven track record of delivering a high-quality student experience and will contribute to all areas of the curriculum, including development of assessment briefs, and contributing to lecture and seminar programmes. Preferably, but not essential, educated to PhD level, you will have significant teaching and research experience in aspects of film theory and/or practice.</p>
<p>You will ideally have some experience teaching film theory to students enrolled in a practice-based course and know how to develop strategies that seek to engage students with critical debates. You will have or be willing to study for a relevant teaching qualification. You will also undertake research and scholarly activity in a relevant discipline and will keep up to date with latest developments in the subject area. In addition, you will provide academic and pastoral support to students, monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate records, and undertake general unit administrative responsibilities, assessment, admissions and coordination tasks as needed.</p>
<p>Most importantly, you will be an enthusiastic teacher with a student-centred approach and an ability to foster participation in an inclusive and diverse classroom. </p>
<p>If you have any general queries, you may contact Lesley Wilkins, Resourcing Adviser, [email protected] </p>
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<p><strong>Closing date: 15 March 2022</strong></p>
<p><em>UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.</em></p>