Lecturer in Filmmaking

The BA Filmmaking and MA film making courses at Kingston School of Art encourage students to explore all forms of moving image practice, across fiction, non-fiction, experimental and hybrid modes of production, in both analogue and digital formats. Both programmes are taught through a series of project-led practice modules embracing research and experimentation.

This role provides a career-defining opportunity to work across both courses in the areas of cinematography and short fiction production. You will work alongside our dynamic and dedicated educators, practitioners, and researchers to promote and foster an innovative, inclusive, and supportive pedagogic environment that equips our students with the academic, social and personal skills to prosper in global and diverse environments.

You’ll join a close-knit group of academics behind a varied programme of research-led teaching, workshops, seminars and will plan, deliver, and assess a range of modules, using a variety of technologies and approaches. You will work with the Course Leaders and teams across our undergraduate and postgraduate filmmaking courses to ensure that the curriculum and student learning experience keep pace with contemporary professional and research developments within filmmaking. The role also provides the opportunity to work with a diverse and international group of students, so you should be committed to developing innovative teaching and learning strategies that support our students and our strategic priority to decolonise and internationalise the curriculum.

Alongside teaching, you will conduct innovative research and scholarship within our Research, Knowledge Exchange or HE Pedagogy domains, developing sector-leading collaborative projects and producing practice-led outputs for publication. Working side-by-side with talented colleagues, you’ll share knowledge and expertise through professional consultancy, pursuing opportunities that will generate income and support students with valuable placements, wherever possible.

The Person

We’re looking for an innovative academic professional with a commitment and passion for filmmaking teaching and learning. Advanced knowledge and experience of cinematography is essential, preferably with some experience of writing or directing fiction. You will draw on your professional experience as a filmmaker to promote integrated professional practice across everything you do, imparting practical filmmaking knowledge to students that they will take with them in their future careers.

The successful candidate will have a filmmaking degree, or equivalent professional experience, with an established or emerging research profile; and experience offering quality teaching, assessment, feedback and tutoring to a diverse range of students at HE Level. You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, who works effectively within diverse teams with colleagues. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented communities and female applicants.

Applicants must meet Kingston University’s learning and teaching standards. By the end of probation, you must achieve the relevant UKPSF recognition if not already obtained—either through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching programme for new lecturers or the Kingston Academic Practice Standards framework for experienced educators.

The Faculty

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.

With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching – providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.

Further information

This is a part time (29.60 hours per week), permanent position with a starting salary of £36,020 per annum (80% pro rata of £45,025 per annum).

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 14 November 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Shane O’Sullivan, Head of Department of Film & Photography.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.