Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cinematic Arts

Bullet points:

Develop UC capacity in Digital Screen in the area of cinematic arts.

Teach and provide leadership into the Cinematic Arts major of the Bachelor of Digital Screen (Honours)

Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts

Digital Screen

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

UC is investing in NZ’s creative economy through building capability, facilities, and technology for the digital screen industry. In the first of its kind in Australasia, UC’s new Digital Screen will provide training for future leaders in film production, game development and cross-reality, helping Aotearoa New Zealand play a key role in the future of digital screen convergence. We are seeking an effective individual with academic and industry experience to contribute to the new Bachelor of Digital Screen (Honours) and on occasions into the School of Fine Arts Moving Image studio, with a particular focus on Cinematic Arts (e.g. storytelling with film-making, aesthetics and perceptual aspects of film, expertise in digital film-making technologies both in the production field and in the workflows from planning and production to post).You will work with the Head of Creative and Digital Arts and the Digital Screen Programme Director to provide leadership into the degree in the area of Cinematic Arts, and work to develop new courses and qualifications in your area of interest. You will also educate and prepare our students to excel in the digital screen industry, by teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes and supervising senior projects in collaboration with industry partners.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Provide leadership into the development of a new educational discipline in NZ’s creative landscape
• Forge connections across the digital screen disciplines, at the frontier of a converging industry
• Train students to produce industry standard creative outputs
• Deliver exceptional work-ready graduates
• Work closely with industry partners,

Mōu | Who You Are

You will have experience of teaching and research in a tertiary education setting, and have experience of, or good links to, the screen industry. Ideally you will hold a research degree (MFA, PhD) focusing on an area of cinematic arts, although applications will be considered from candidates who may not have such a degree but have relevant equivalent industry experience. Your skills and experience will include:

• Expert knowledge of subject area demonstrated by peer-recognition of creative outputs
• Professional standing in areas in filmmaking, as appropriate to level of experience
• Proven experience at implementing effective teaching methods
• Practical skills and knowledge that can be demonstrated/applied in a classroom and professional setting
• Be able to uphold, understand, and demonstrate equity and diversity within the industry as well as articulate an aesthetic and sociological understanding as to how it is portrayed in all media.
• Knowledge of the role of Te Tiriti in the screen production sector and knowledge of and growing competence in te reo Māori or other Pacific languages and customs, is an advantage.
• The ability to articulate how the cinematic arts contribute to the overall aesthetic and perceptual experience in different genres and media.
• Deep knowledge of industry standard hardware and software applications.
• Proficiency with digital workflows, from planning and production to post, as well as a clearly defined creative or research agenda related to cinematic arts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current industry trends and best practices in filmmaking.
• Evidence of strong industry relationships is preferred
• An understanding of the digital and emerging screen industries

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The digital screen sector is growing globally. We're seeing exciting new connections being made across disciplines in film production, game development, location-based experiences, the metaverse, and more. Cinematic Arts focuses on the modern film production process, from script to screen, post-production to distribution. At UC, Cinematic Arts study focuses on the modern film production process, from script to screen, post-production to distribution. At the same time, you will explore exciting new tools for storytelling, like virtual production, which is supported by the same technology that is used to produce video games.

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Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

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Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• relocation support
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• University and Faculty scholarship support for graduate students
• generous annual leave provisions
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies: Lecturer $89,645 - $108,144 p.a., Senior Lecturer $113,826 - $129,098.

The closing date for this position is: Monday 6 January 2025 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in mid-February 2025.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

• a cover letter which includes a 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)
• a Resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Aaron Kreisler, Acting Head of School, Creative and Digital Arts aaron.kreisler@canterbury.ac.nz

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.