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

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.

About our Faculty

Find out more about the School of Media, Arts & Humanities: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/schools/media-arts-humanities/

Why work here

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. 

Find out more about our reward and benefits package. 

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion. 

Further Key Information 

Please contact John Williams, J.S.Williams@sussex.ac.uk, for informal enquiries.

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.

Eligibility

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