Job Title: Head of Studies & MA Filmmaking Course Leader
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary/Benefits: £58,000pa, 30 days holiday and contributory pension
Job Summary
London Film School (LFS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced film educator to work closely with the Director to lead the curriculum, teaching team and academic matters at the School.
The Head of Studies & Course Leader for the MA in Filmmaking (MAF) will oversee our current MA/PhD degree programmes, as well as LFS Open, and will lead the development of additional degree courses. The school is looking to enhance our curriculum, expand our course offerings, and continuously engage our students in the fast-changing screen industries landscape.
We are also at an exciting time of change for the School, as a move to London City Island is scheduled for 2020, which will bring new opportunities for staff, students and the local communities.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone with both industry and academic experience, and a passion for education.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to, and experience of, filmmaking and the development of practice-based curricula. It is essential that the candidate have an understanding of how to relate screen studies to the practice of filmmaking, and to inspire as a teacher. An understanding of the broader context of Higher Education, academic standards, teaching quality standards, enhancement of learning opportunities, and the ability to manage the complexities of current educational compliance issues, is also essential.
To apply, please provide a comprehensive CV together with a written statement, of no more than 3 A4 pages, setting out your interest in the role and explaining how you meet the requirements in the job description and person specification. Head of Studies MAF Course Leader JD 2018 Final.pdf
Applications must be received by midnight on 26 August 2018 to Gisli Snaer, LFS Director, c/o recruitment@lfs.org.uk. Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 5 September 2018.