Lecturer in Film, TV and Stage Design

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking an experienced practitioner with a strong background within the scenic design industries, combined with excellent experience within the Higher Education sector at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You will demonstrate an understanding of inclusive pedagogical practices and have experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that all learners are supported in achieving their full potential. A bridge between traditional practice and modern digital techniques and AI, the successful candidate will be able to future proof our students.

Salford, United Kingdom

Job Info

• Job Identification 852
• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 09:35 AM
• Apply Before 07/17/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Contract Type Permanent
• Proposed Interview Dates 05/08/2026
• Salary From £47,389
• Salary To £56,536
• DBS required No
• Driving Required No
• Organization University of Salford

• Design teaching materials and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area.
• Supervise student projects, including, where appropriate, field trips, placements, and postgraduate projects.
• Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or enhancement.
• Undertake individual or collaborative research projects of relevance to the School/University.

The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is a leading centre for practice-based education in the creative disciplines. Through significant investment in our staff and facilities, we are strengthening our position as a centre of excellence for socially engaged teaching practice and research whose graduates are sought after as content creators and for the innovative application of creative technology, both in the creative industries and across wider sectors of the economy.

Our vision is to become a top quartile provider of practice-based education in the creative industries, continuing to advance our standing as a destination of choice for students in the UK and internationally.

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here  value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Our Media City campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development. All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership.

All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our Media City campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you. At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive.