Associate Lecturer in Film Directing for Actors - Fixed Term

University of Chichester; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Job summary

University of Chichester is seeking a lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching in Film Directing at the Bognor Regis Campus. You will guide students in practical directing techniques and screen performance within the BA (Hons) program, combining industry experience with academic rigour.

The role emphasizes student-centred, inclusive teaching methods, with opportunities to develop learning through innovative technologies and assessment feedback. Fixed-term contract for 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Requires a good relevant first degree with professional or academic qualifications at Masters level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and practical instruction in Film Directing techniques.
• Support students on the Screen Acting and Film Production BA (Hons) course.
• Utilise VLEs and technologies to enhance learning, assessment and feedback.

Skills

Film directing

Actor direction

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor Degree

Masters Degree

Tools

Virtual Learning Environments

Film editing software

Job description

School of Creative and Cultural Industries

Fixed Term contract for 36 hours

About this role

Join our highly professional, committed and student focused academic team, based at the Bognor Regis Campus. Responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and practical instruction in Film Directing techniques. The role supports students on our Screen Acting and Film Production BA (Hons) course in developing technical, creative, and industry-relevant skills for careers in film, and screen performance.

About you

The appointed postholder will have an In-depth understanding of directing films and communicating with actors. You will have a good relevant first degree with professional or academic qualifications at Masters level and evidence of continuing professional development in subject area.

Your teaching

Your teaching will be informed by a combination of practical experience and/or research to support high quality learning and teaching. You will have demonstrable experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and the use of technologies to enhance the learning, assessment of and feedback to our students.

About the team

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University's student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You'll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible.

We are a top 30 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• An occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

• Closing Date: 17 September 2026
• Interview Date: To be confirmed

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.