Faculty Position in Cinematography & Film Production

British University Vietnam invites experienced candidates with international qualifications to apply for faculty positions in Cinematography & Film Production at the following levels. We welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates.

TEACHING PRACTITIONERS

– Teachers with specialist industry experience

TEACHING FELLOWS

– Teachers with academic experience (no PhD)

SENIOR TEACHING FELLOWS

– Teachers with academic and research experience (no PhD)

ASSOCIATE LECTURERS

– Teachers with academic experience (enrolled in PhD)

LECTURERS

– Teachers with academic experience (with PhD)

SENIOR LECTURERS

– Teachers with academic and research experience (with PhD)

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.

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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.
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