Lecturer in Digital Production and Post Production

Lecturer in Digital Production and Post Production

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Post Details

Full time
Open ended

Grade 7 – £35,333 – £42,155 or
Grade 8 – £43,414 – £51,805
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 02 November 2022

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

Communications, Media & Culture (CMC) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced candidate at Lecturer in Digital Post-Production (at Grade 7 or Grade 8 depending on experience and qualifications) with specialist interests in post-production to expand the Division’s teaching, research and scholarship, and knowledge exchange activities. This appointment will expand provision within the key strategic areas of audio and video production, digital media and journalism.

The post holder will have an established profile as lecturer or practitioner, working in the areas of digital post-production and demonstrable experience or expertise in edit and post-production. The post-holder will be expected to deliver practice-based teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, develop and deliver new commercial provision and to undertake administrative duties as appropriate.

Applicants with recent and relevant professional involvement in professional production, strong editing skills, and experience of teaching television production and post-production, including supervising high-quality video production work from concept through to final delivery, are encouraged to apply. The role would suit a candidate able to enhance student employability as part of a curriculum which mixes theory and practice.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who is able to effectively teach, motivate and mentor undergraduates and postgraduates. They will contribute to the strategic direction of CMC through scholarship, teaching and impact activities, including short-course opportunities. Post holders may be required to travel abroad as part of their duties. Applicants with specialist knowledge, skills or interests in one or more of the following areas are invited to apply:

Edit and workflow
Video production and/or post production expertise
Experience in creating audio visual material for a range of media platforms

The post holder will have an established professional profile in digital media and will engage effectively with external stakeholders to pursue opportunities for collaboration, income generation and enhancing CMC’s regional, national, and international profile.

Informal enquiries should be directed to William Dinan (william.dinan1@stir.ac.uk ).

Description of Duties

Grade 7

Contribute to the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes, where required
Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector and/ or relevant professional practice
Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student learning
Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical research and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to bids for external funding/income for scholarship activities
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
Evaluate own practice, continue to maintain professional practice and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Grade 8

Design, deliver, assess and evaluate a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes, where required
Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports student learning and is underpinned by evidence based scholarly activity
Enhance the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector and/ or relevant professional practice
Develop and apply new, effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
Mentor students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical research and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to attract external funding/income for scholarship activities
Work to influence the higher education agenda in a specific disciplinary area or teaching and learning more generally
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
Lead, participate and develop networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Please see attached job description for a full list of duties.

Essential Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience or knowledge to design, deliver, assess and evaluate modules in the subject area
Demonstrate an understanding of or provide evidence of developing effective approaches to teaching and learning, student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience
Clear plans for future scholarship activities

Grade 8

Qualifications

PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience
Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience of designing and delivering excellent learning activities and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience
Evidence of engaging in networks, locally, nationally and internationally

Desirable Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent learning and teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level including online/digital delivery
Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
Evidence of developing a high quality publication record in general or subject specific pedagogical work
Evidence of developing teaching and scholarship proposals to bid for external funding
Credible plans for the active pursuit of external funding for pedagogic research and scholarship activities
Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

Grade 8

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Evidence of successful incorporation of subject and pedagogic research and/or scholarship within design and delivery of learning activities and programme development as part of an integrated approach to academic practice
Evidence of programme innovation and development
Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
A track record of high quality general or subject specific pedagogical work published in appropriate outlets/media
A record of involvement in developing teaching and scholarship proposals to bid for external funding
Knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Interdisciplinary in its approach, Stirling’s research informs its teaching curriculum and facilitates opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between staff, students, industry partners and the wider community.

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 120 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The campus – also home to 1,700 staff – has its own loch and castle, and a recent multi-million-pound redevelopment has delivered modern, flexible, and digitally connected study and social spaces at the heart of campus, including enhanced student support and retail and catering outlets.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019). Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and its recently redeveloped world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

As a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, the University is driving productivity and inclusive growth across the Forth Valley, and beyond. Through pioneering collaborative solutions to global challenges, researchers are putting innovation, skills, and partnership at the heart of a sustainable economic recovery.
www.stir.ac.uk @stiruni

Available documents

01. Job Description – Lecturer in Digital Production and Post Production_FAC01636.docx

Job number: FAC01636
Contract Type: Open Ended
Closing date: 02-Nov-2022
Location:: Stirling Campus
Grade: Grade8 £43,414-£51,805 p.a.
Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Post Details

Full time
Open ended

Grade 7 – £35,333 – £42,155 or
Grade 8 – £43,414 – £51,805
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 02 November 2022

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.

The Post

Edit and workflow
Video production and/or post production expertise
Experience in creating audio visual material for a range of media platforms

Informal enquiries should be directed to William Dinan (william.dinan1@stir.ac.uk ).

Description of Duties

Grade 7

Contribute to the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes, where required
Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector and/ or relevant professional practice
Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high quality student learning
Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical research and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to bids for external funding/income for scholarship activities
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
Evaluate own practice, continue to maintain professional practice and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Grade 8

Design, deliver, assess and evaluate a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes, where required
Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports student learning and is underpinned by evidence based scholarly activity
Enhance the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector and/ or relevant professional practice
Develop and apply new, effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
Mentor students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical research and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to attract external funding/income for scholarship activities
Work to influence the higher education agenda in a specific disciplinary area or teaching and learning more generally
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
Lead, participate and develop networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Please see attached job description for a full list of duties.

Essential Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience or knowledge to design, deliver, assess and evaluate modules in the subject area
Demonstrate an understanding of or provide evidence of developing effective approaches to teaching and learning, student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience
Clear plans for future scholarship activities

Grade 8

Qualifications

PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience
Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience of designing and delivering excellent learning activities and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance
Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience
Evidence of engaging in networks, locally, nationally and internationally

Desirable Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent learning and teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level including online/digital delivery
Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
Evidence of developing a high quality publication record in general or subject specific pedagogical work
Evidence of developing teaching and scholarship proposals to bid for external funding
Credible plans for the active pursuit of external funding for pedagogic research and scholarship activities
Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

Grade 8

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Evidence of successful incorporation of subject and pedagogic research and/or scholarship within design and delivery of learning activities and programme development as part of an integrated approach to academic practice
Evidence of programme innovation and development
Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
A track record of high quality general or subject specific pedagogical work published in appropriate outlets/media
A record of involvement in developing teaching and scholarship proposals to bid for external funding
Knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework