Lecturer: Film

**Responsibilities**:

The person appointed will be required to teach technical, creative and theoretical aspects of cinematography, with a specific emphasis on camerawork and lighting. The lecturer will champion the discipline of cinematography within the division. The person will be required to mentor student digital film productions and be involved in curriculum design and development, project assessments and be responsible for playing a leading role in steering the technical infrastructure in the division.Besides lecturing in Cinematography as a specialisation, the person appointed will also be required to teach in other courses, hence some background in critical theory, cinema studies, or other filmmaking disciplines would be beneficial.-
Who we want: industry experience, attributes and orientationWe are looking for a professional with extensive experience as a Director of Photography across a variety of factual and fictional formats - minimum 5 years of film and television industry experience in the camera department.As a division preoccupied with ‘film as art’ we would like to see a diversity of work in your showreel that demonstrates an ability to execute different stylistic/aesthetic approaches, and illustrate your creative understanding of cinematography - i.e. one that views filmmaking as an expressive art form and not just a profession for hire.
**Academic qualifications, experience and attributes**:

- Some teaching experience is a prerequisite - although university-level teaching experience would be an advantage, it is not a requirement.
- This 100% position is ideally suited to someone from the industry wishing to transition to a full-time training and teaching career and would want to develop research and/or creative profile in film studies within a School of Arts.
- Be invested in the teaching process, and suited to managing student productions, as well trouble-shooting technological issues and contributing to video/film equipment training, maintenance and upgrading processes.
- Be a committed team player within the division, but also be invested in cross-disciplinary explorations within the School of Arts.
- Be able to start by January 2026.

**Remuneration**: Consideration will be given to qualifications and experienceEnquiries (for information **_ONLY_**, not to apply):
Dr E. Teddy MatteraHead: Film & Television Dept. Wits School of Arts Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To Apply-
**_**_- The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.

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**Closing Date: 17 November 2025**-
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