Lecturer: BA Marine & Natural History Photography

About The Role

Falmouth University is a leading specialist creative university located in Cornwall and shaped by its distinctive coastal environment. The University combines creative excellence with real‑world impact, providing an inspiring setting for teaching, research and professional practice. The Institute of Photography is one of the UK's leading photography schools, with a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and environmental engagement.

We are looking to recruit a Lecturer to join the Institute of Photography to teach on the BA(Hons) Marine and Natural History Photography course, with a specialism in Natural History, Biodiversity, Photography and Visual communication.

This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic academic team, contribute to future‑focused teaching, develop research and knowledge exchange activity, and help shape the next generation of photographers and visual communicators.

The ideal candidate will be engaged in contemporary Natural History Photography, with some previous experience of teaching in Higher Education. We are particularly looking for applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Essential:

• Good understanding of Photography in a Natural History setting.
• A practice engaged in issues around the environment and the natural world.
• Experience of teaching in HE.

Desirable:

• Engagement in academic research.
• A background in Natural History fieldcraft.

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• 35 days + 8 days bank holiday.
• Relocation Assistance to 10% of salary.
• Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached).
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker).
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme.

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page .

Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.