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Hourly Paid Lecturer - Photography

Flat rate of £20.72 per hour with Schedule Teaching Duties paid at 2.5 times the standard rate

The number of hours required and the days of the week may vary

We're seeking innovative and passionate individuals to contribute to our growing portfolio of photography coursesprograms designed to broaden and challenge conventional definitions of what the photographer of the near future might be.

Successful candidates will have academic HE experience and a proven background within photographic Industry: they will have, not only a working knowledge and understanding of current Industry practice and trends, but also able to model the important interpersonal skills fundamental to the ethos of our courses; communication, connection, collaboration and kindness.

We're especially keen to connect with people who have experience or curiosity in both traditional and emerging forms of:

Capture
From analogue and digital stills to moving images, sound capture, drone pilotingand ideally extending into 3D capture, virtual production, and in-game image-making.

Creation
Whether you're working with studio/location lighting or pushing boundaries with 3D environments and AI prompt-engineering, we’re interested in your approach to crafting imagery and visual storytelling.

Editing
From traditional darkroom and alternative processes to cutting-edge digital workflowsboth still and moving image, giffs and 3das well as sound editing.

Publication & Engagement
This might include bookmaking, zines, printing, framing, web design, streaming, or immersive platforms and games.

We'd also love to work with people with experience in commissioning as Photo Editors, Art Buyers, Creative Directors and the wider associated roles within the photographic industry.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

About Us

Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most innovative cities.

Catalysts of change and new thinking, we nurture the best creative and digital talent. We give our students the freedom to take risks and express their creativity and individuality. We carry out bold, original and daring research. We believe in the power of connectivity, collaborating with creative minds around the globe and working with the creative sector to develop highly employable graduates. We bring different disciplines together to inspire our students to think beyond their passion and make a bigger impact, from sustainability to enterprise and social justice.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Claire Lockwood (Head of Department) at claire.lockwood@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

We can offer you a career with a difference, as together we shape futures, change lives and create the university of the future.

Doing things differently, we empower our people to shape, create and innovate. Whether they’re pushing the boundaries with award-winning research, transforming society through global collaborations or supporting and helping our students to achieve their potential.

Join our friendly and diverse community of 4,000 professionals, academics and researchers, and you’ll enjoy the support and ownership you need to perform at your best. A great place to work, we value, respect and care for all our colleagues, providing flexible and competitive rewards and genuine opportunities for career progression. So, take on an exciting new challenge with an ambitious university where progress never stops.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.