Technical Tutor: Camera & Lighting

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Tutor to join the staff of the School of Film & Television on a fixed term basis. We are looking for a new team member who is able to transfer knowledge of the technical considerations; and equally as importantly, the craft of camera and lighting operation/cinematography to our students. You will prepare taught academic and technical sessions and presentations, training documentation and other learning media in support of the learning process.

You will also evaluate and assess academic and technical performance, provide feedback and record relevant competences, in ways which will inform records of achievement. You will also provide technical advice, demonstration and support for all stakeholders, including students and academic staff in general and specific workshop/studio practice, use of equipment, materials, processes, techniques, assisting users in realising conceptual ideas practically.

The ideal candidate will have substantial recent demonstrable craft experience in camera and lighting operation/cinematography. We welcome applications from individuals who have, or are currently fulfilling a similar role at a higher education institution, but equally we welcome applications from those who are fulfilling, or have experience of these skillsets acquired from an industrial background - eg. this could be derived from working as a practitioner and operator within the film & television industry on wide range of productions.

Technically, you will have operational experience of broadcast, digital and 16mm film camera equipment such as Arri Alexa, Canon XF305/C500/C100, RED Gemini & Scarlet, Sony FS7, A7s HXC-FB80 and 16mm Arri SR3. You will also have craft experience of lighting operation in support of film & television production, both on location and on shooting stages with both hot and LED lighting systems. This includes the selection and rigging of lights according to production requirements. A knowledge of multi camera TV studio and gallery operation including vision mixing and lighting desk operation would be a distinct advantage, as would experience of working in Production Design, including fabrication and decoration of, and raising and striking of sets.

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.

This is a full time, fixed term opportunity working 35 hours a week across Monday-Friday. The position is term time only until Friday 10th December 2021.

If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk.

The closing date for the position is Wednesday 28th July 2021.

Interviews to take place Wednesday 18th August 2021.

Falmouth University has a history of more than 100 years of creative thinking and design innovation. Established in 1902 as Falmouth School of Art, we have grown to become a digital innovation hub, delivering impact for lives and economies through the development of new knowledge, solutions, services and products. Today, our undergraduate and postgraduate courses represent the breadth of the creative industries, the fastest growing sector in the UK economy. Falmouth’s specialisms will be key to future economic and cultural success both at a local and global level. Our ambitious 2030 Strategy, ‘Doing it for Real’, is designed to deliver yet further growth in our student numbers and income through portfolio diversification, innovation, research and commercial ventures. It will establish Falmouth as the market leader for creative industries and entrepreneurship education over the next decade, capitalising on our considerable assets in innovation-led research and business incubation.

We are proud to be able to offer competitive salaries to our staff alongside a generous holiday entitlement of 35 days + 8 days bank holiday for this role. The post-holder will also be able to take advantage of a competitive pension scheme, relocation assistance and a range of wellness and support services. Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. We are fortunate to be able to offer a first-class working environment to our staff with our campuses set in amazing grounds, in the heart of Cornwall, with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full.

Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.