Lecturer in Film Production

Opportunity Overview The University of Salford is one of the UK’s largest centres of teaching and research in film and the broader media industries.

We are looking for a new member of our academic team to join us at Media City and our Newton Film Studios: an enthusiastic and inspirational lecturer with a proven record of accomplishment in professional film industry practice and experience of teaching in higher education.

We particularly welcome applications from filmmakers who can take the lead in our Professional Practice teaching, addressing areas of collaboration, production planning, working on set, wellbeing, and sustainability.

A track record of developing successful research projects is also essential.

Teaching on a variety of modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Film Production.

Taking a leading role in Professional Practice teaching, including instructing skills in directing, producing, scriptwriting, production managing, sound design, editing, and cinematography.

Demonstrating familiarity with a wide range of genres and forms of interest to students, such as drama, documentary, shorts, or features.

Contributing to the research agenda of the School in the context of the UK’s Research Excellence Framework ().

• Excellent pension scheme and an impressive 32 days leave
• Bank holidays plus additional time off at Christmas
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Access to our Peel Park campus with Newton Film Studios and extensive green spaces
• Excellent transport links via Salford Crescent railway station
• Flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance
• Location in Greater Manchester, a vibrant hub for digital innovation and with diverse living options

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.