Assistant Professor in Creative Practice Research and Education - School of English Drama and Creative StudiesGrade 8
Assistant Professor in Creative Practice Research and Education - School of English Drama and Creative StudiesGrade 8
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School of English Drama and Creative Studies
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range 46735 to 55755 with potential progression once in post to 62728
Grade: 8
Full Time Permanent
Closing date: 27th April 2025
Academic Development Programme new Assistant Professors will undertake a 5year development programme at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop.
Background
The School of English Drama and Creative Studies (EDACS)
The School of English Drama and Creative Studies is a vibrant and thriving school situated within the College of Arts and Law. It hosts a community of academics and students researching and learning together in areas including Linguistics Media and Communication Film Studies English Literature Creative Writing and Drama and Theatre Arts. Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes combine academic scholarship with creative practice and offer students opportunities to learn from industry experts and partners in the Creative Industries.One of the Schools strengths includes the study of Shakespeare both on the Edgbaston Campus and at the Shakespeare Institute in StratforduponAvon. EDACS encourages interdisciplinarity and intellectual collaboration both in teaching and research.
The Department of Film and Creative Writing (FCW)
TheDepartment of Film and Creative Writingis part of theSchool of English Drama and Creative Studieswithin the College of Arts and Law. The Department is committed to creative and critical practice in teaching and research and includes among itsstaffinternationally renowned scholars and awardwinning writers. There is a vibrant PhD community and the department enjoys strong relationships with national and international organisations regularly hosting professional conferences literary festivals and guest speakers. We are proud to work with BFilm: The Birmingham Centre for Film Studies on a range of research and studentfocussed events and projects that run throughout the year.
Equal Opportunities
The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunities employer. The School of English Drama and Creative Studies recognises that strength and success comes from diversity and strives to maintain a flexible and supportive environment that enables all staff and students to flourish.The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award.
Interview format/requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend for interview and deliver a presentation.Further information will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Informal enquiries
We recognise that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job unless they think they match every requirement. Dont let that hold you back. If you are excited about the role and think you can do what we have described but arent sure if you are quite who were looking for give it a try or email Dr Richard Langley with questions.
There will bean online dropin session with Dr Richard Langley from the Department of Film and Creative Writing on Thursday 3rd April 2025 between 11 am and 12 noon for people who might wish to ask a question in person rather than via email. If you would like to book a short slot please email Dr Langley .
Role Summary
As part of strategic growth and investment in the area of digital media and communications the School seeks to recruit an Assistant Professor in Creative Practice from 1st September 2025.The post holder will contribute to teaching and research excellence in the School with particular expertise in some or all of the following areas being desirable:
- Video essays essay film and/or videographic criticism
- Sound design
- Special FX
- Industry experience of production in a film television or digital media context
- Ecocinema and/or sustainable filmmaking practice
- Screenwriting
The new post holder will contribute high quality teaching to our existing suite of programmes which includes the very successfulBA in Digital Media and CommunicationsMA in Digital Media and Creative Industries the MA in Film and Television: Research and Productionand launching from September 2025 theMA In Digital Media and Communicationsand the MA In Film and Television: Industries and Cultures.The post holder will also play an active role in the development of our Digital Media and Communications provision on the Universitys Dubai campus including optional travel opportunities to that campus.
Research excellence will include initiating conducting and disseminating original research. Your research will have measurable outcomes reflected in your growing national (and ideally international) reputation.
In addition to delivering excellence in teaching and research successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship developing and maintaining generous mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all colleagues and students.
Management and administration is likely to involve contributions at Departmental and School level and/or making an important contribution to some managerial/leadership activities (e.g. working groups) within the University.This may include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer enterprise business engagement public engagement widening participation schools outreach or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University.
Main Duties
Education
Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates postgraduates or CPD students including (as appropriate):
- teaching and examining courses at a range of levels;
- planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same;
- designing contemporary inclusive engaging and academically challenging curriculum content;
- working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching learning and assessment;
- using digital resources/environments effectively to support learning and assessment;
- developing programme proposals and making substantial contributions to the design of teaching programmes more widely;
- where appropriate undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision marking and examining;
- developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods;
- developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer enterprise business engagement public engagement activities or similar on own specialism that enhances the student experience or employability and which benefits the College and University;
- devising and supervising projects student dissertations and practical work.
Research
Planning and carrying out research including (as appropriate):
- planning and publishing high quality research including winning financial support;
- project managing research activities and/or supervising other research staff;
- presenting findings in publications and conference proceedings;
- effectively supervising and mentoring PhD students or early Career Researchers;
- providing expert advice to staff and students within the discipline;
- participating in researchrelated enabling activities such as adding value to a cross disciplinary network;
- applying knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding;
- developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer and enterprise (including business engagement public engagement) and similar activity that is of benefit to the College and the University including ensuring that the impact of your activities is realised fully and the impact is documented.
Management/Administration
Contributing to Departmental/School administration including:
- contributing to the administration/management of research and/or teaching across the Department/School;
- leading and managing a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive);
- advising on personal development of colleagues and students;
- making a major contribution to some administrative activities within the University (e.g. appeals panels working groups);
- managing enterprise business development and public engagement activities;
- developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer enterprise business engagement public engagement widening participation schools outreach;
- actively manages equality diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour.
Citizenship
Contributing to an inclusive working environment:
- demonstrating a willingness to be involved in a variety of activities supporting University life (e.g. participation in graduation Departmental/School committees);
- demonstrating support for colleagues such as sharing resources providing advice;
- willingness to volunteer for oneoff duties (such as supporting School Institute and Departmental projects);
- positively engaging in School strategic initiatives;
- proactive support and involvement in activities specifically contributing to a positive and inclusive community spirit across the School/College/University.
Person Specification
- A higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications
- Extensive research/teaching experience at HE level and scholarship within subject specialism
- Proven ability to devise advise on and manage learning/research
- Skills in managing motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels
- Ability to work with stakeholders outside academia in order to develop employability elements of taught programmes and potentially impactful research
- Ability to play an active role in the development of new modules and programmes on the Universitys Edgbaston and Dubai campuses
Teaching
- Ability to design deliver assess and revise teaching programmes
- Extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues
- Experience and success in knowledge transfer enterprise and similar activity that enhances the student experience or employability
Research
- Experience and achievement reflected in a growing reputation
- Extensive experience and demonstrated success in planning undertaking and project managing research to deliver high quality results
- Experience in practicebased research as both scholar and supervisor
- Extensive experience of applying and/or developing and devising successful models techniques and methods
- Experience and achievement in knowledge transfer enterprise and similar activity
Management Administration
- Ability to contribute to School/Departmental management processes
- Ability to assess and organise resources effectively
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
- Experience of championing Equality Diversity and Inclusion in own work area
- Ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation policies procedures are applied
- Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and supporting international students
Informal enquiries to Dr Richard Langley email:
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.
Employment Type
Full-Time
