The University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its strengths in Film Studies by appointing a new Lecturer. The post will join the Department of Film Studies, which forms part of the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies. The successful candidate will deliver teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise research students and contribute to our research agendas.   

The Department has research clusters in: screen cultures, gender and sexuality, new film and media historiographies and the archive, audio-visual environments and ecology, and non-fiction media that are informed by collective interest in questions of identity, practice, uses and decolonising the field. For this post, we invite applications from researchers with specialisations in areas that complement our existing strengths and in particular welcome expertise and interest in race as it relates to film and media. We would especially encourage applications from candidates whose work engages with professionals, community groups, activist organisations and/or the public (through, for instance, production studies, cultural policy, curation or archival practices). We also encourage interdisciplinarity and welcome candidates who could further develop our productive links with other Departments and Schools at St Andrews.  

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in a relevant subject at the time of appointment. They will be a scholar with a strong, developing research profile and a commitment to delivering high quality teaching within film studies. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in research publications that strengthen or complement those in the department and to be capable of teaching the subject to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds.  

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of Department, Dr Lucy Fife Donaldson (lfd2@st-andrews.ac.uk)  or the Head of the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies, Professor James Harris (philhos@st-andrews.ac.uk).     

We are fully committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment and employment policies.  We operate family-friendly hours for core meetings and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for staff.  We also offer reasonable childcare costs for applicants invited to interview  

Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Please quote ref: AC1086MR

Closing Date: 13 January 2023

Further Particulars: AC1086MR FPs.doc

School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies

Salary: £43,414 - £53,353 per annum

Start: 1 August 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter