Overview
This is a unique opportunity to join a film school with a rich history and an unwavering commitment to practical filmmaking. You'll play a pivotal role in guiding aspiring sound recordists within the Filmmaking MA. The primary responsibilities of the Lecturer are to plan, prepare and deliver teaching in sound production and recording for film productions, to deliver practical workshops and feedback on production sound elements within practical filmmaking exercises. You will be inspiring and supporting the next generation of sound acquisition for film professionals at one of the top film schools in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and teach sound production sessions in line with the course and module specifications, using a range of delivery methods.
- Undertake formative assessment of student progress and performance and participate in summative assessment of students' sound work.
- Involve in student induction teaching and technical equipment training. Attend cut screenings, crits, shoot support sessions to feedback and support student work in sound recording.
- Stay up to date with current developments in sound recording and production within the film industry.
- Have extensive industry experience as a Production Sound Mixer / First Assistant Sound in film/high‑end TV drama and documentary, with significant experience teaching sound recording for film (drama and documentary) at BA or MA level.
- Understand storytelling using sound within film and have a keen interest in working in a generalist film education model at BA or MA level.
- Commit to student development and mentoring around creative development of sound practice and storytelling, both creatively and technically.
Qualifications
- Extensive industry experience as a Production Sound Mixer / First Assistant Sound in film, high‑end TV drama and documentary, with significant experience teaching sound recording for film (drama and documentary) at BA or MA level.
- Strong understanding of storytelling using sound within film and a keen interest in working in a generalist film education model at BA or MA level.
- A strong commitment to student development and mentoring around creative development of sound practice and storytelling, both creatively and technically.
Location
Covent Garden, London.
Equal Opportunity Statement
LFS is an equal‑opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, Black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are under‑represented at all levels of staff at LFS.
Benefits
- 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part‑time staff).
- Employer matched contributory pension scheme.
- Season ticket and hardship loan schemes.
- Professional development.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- A suite of family‑friendly policies.
