About The Role

Falmouth University is a leading specialist creative university, located in Cornwall and shaped by its distinctive coastal environment. The University combines creative excellence with real-world impact, providing an inspiring setting for teaching, research and professional practice. The Institute of Photography is one of the UK's leading photography schools, with a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and environmental engagement.

We are looking to recruit a Lecturer to join the Institute of Photography to teach on the BA(Hons) Marine and Natural History Photography course, with a specialism in Natural History, Biodiversity, Photography and Visual communication.

This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic academic team, contribute to future-focused teaching, develop research and knowledge exchange activity, and help shape the next generation of photographers and visual communicators.

About You

The ideal candidate will be engaged in contemporary Natural History Photography, with some previous experience of teaching in Higher Education. We are particularly looking for applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following skills/experiences:

Essential:

Good understanding of Photography in a Natural History setting.
A practice engaged in issues around the environment and the natural world.
Experience of teaching in HE.

Desirable:

Engagement in academic research.
A background in Natural History fieldcraft.

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

This is a permanent, full-time position working from Monday to Friday, in person and on campus.

Contact [email protected] with any questions about the vacancy or to request an informal discussion before applying.

The closing date for the position is Sunday 12 July 2026.

About Us

In return for you hard work and commitment, we offer excellent facilities and benefits, including:

- Teachers' Pension Scheme

- 35 days + 8 days bank holiday.

- Relocation Assistance to 10% of salary

- Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)

- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay

- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.

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.

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Lecturer: BA Marine & Natural History Photography

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