Technical Instructor (Photography) (30 Hours per week) - Internal Only (CT6068-26-232)

Bring your expertise in photography to support the next generation of creative practitioners.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Brighton's photography technical team, supporting students and staff across a wide range of analogue and digital photographic practices. Based within the College of Creativity, Technology and Society, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding technical learning environment for our undergraduate and postgraduate students. This role is available on a fixed term basis until 28/07/2028 on a part time contract (30 hours per week). This is available on a job share basis.

About the role

As a Technical Instructor, you will provide specialist technical support across photography studios, darkrooms, digital imaging facilities and exhibition spaces. You will work closely with academic colleagues and students to support teaching, learning and creative project development.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering technical demonstrations, inductions and workshopsProviding day-to-day support to students and staff in photographic facilitiesMaintaining analogue and digital photography equipment and specialist facilitiesSupporting film processing, darkroom operations and photographic printingManaging digital imaging workflows, colour management and scanning processesAssisting with the installation and presentation of exhibitions and student showcasesPromoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety

About you

The successful candidate will have:

Substantial technical knowledge of both traditional and contemporary photographic practice, together with a commitment to supporting student learning and creative exploration.Experience of Analogue photography, film processing and darkroom techniques, Digital photography and post-production workflows, Digital printing and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Lightroom, Photoshop and InDesignExcellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to explain technical processes clearly, deliver engaging workshops and work collaboratively with staff and students. 

Why join us?

The University of Brighton is a creative, inclusive and ambitious institution with a strong reputation for practice-based learning and industry engagement. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and access to a vibrant creative community.

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 pro rata