Technical Instructor (Film & Video) Ref : 60087 (Internal Only, Part Time)

Brighton and Sussex Medical School; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sussex invites applications for a Technical Instructor (Film & Video) in Brighton. This is an internal, part-time position (up to 0.7 FTE / 25.5 hours per week) within the Creative & Critical Practice department, focusing on film, video, and media production.

You will deliver hands-on instruction and support to students using specialist equipment and facilities. Ideal candidates will have a qualification or equivalent industry experience in film and video production, with

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience in film and video production and post-production, particularly related to film studios and shooting on location, sound, editing, camera operation, and lighting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, hands-on technical instruction to students in the use of film and video equipment, facilities and software.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and constructive feedback to help students apply practical skills to their projects.
• Collaborate with technical, academic and professional services colleagues to support strategic aims of the faculty and university.

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience in film and video production

Job description

Technical Instructor (Film & Video) Ref : 60087 (Internal Only, Part Time)

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part-time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.7 FTE/25.5 hours per week.

Grade 6 starting at £35,302 to £39,560 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Permanent

This vacancy is only open to those currently employed by the University of Sussex as an internal opportunity (Including those employed through Adecco, Chartwells, and SEF).

About the role

As Technical Instructor for Film and Video, you will support a broad range of students within the Creative & Critical Practice department, with a particular focus on those studying film, video, and media production. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, hands-on technical instruction that contributes to a positive student learning experience and develops the confidence required to use specialist equipment and facilities effectively in achieving module outcomes.

You will deliver technical instruction and training to students in the use of specialist film and video equipment, facilities, and software. In addition, you will provide day-to-day technical support and constructive feedback, helping the students to understand how and why to apply their practical skills effectively to their projects.

You will work collaboratively with technical, academic, and professional services colleagues, as well as staff across central university divisions, to support the strategic aims of the faculty and the wider university.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience in the field of film and video production and post-production, particularly related to film studios and shooting on location, sound, editing, camera operation, and lighting.

You will have good time management skills, be able to work individually and as part of a team, be adaptable, reliable, and have excellent communication skills.

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss your requirements.