Working for Falmouth

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Careers at Falmouth University

There couldn't be a better time to work with us at Falmouth University. For more than a hundred years, we've been at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Building on that heritage, we're now harnessing the power of digital technology to ensure we're making an impact in the future economy.

We are passionate about ideas and innovation. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and transdisciplinary working, believing that only together can we deliver the bold thinking that will solve the most complex issues of our time.

Falmouth University Staff Induction with Professor Emma Hunt (2022)

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Browse our current vacancies now and find out how you can join our talented community.

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Rethinking the shape of Higher Education

At Falmouth we're also rethinking the shape of Higher Education. We're supporting our students to do it for real, working in professional-standard facilities, in partnership with industry and with an entrepreneurial mind-set.

We're proud of our world-class learning, research and knowledge exchange environments. Whether you're seeking an academic, technical or professional services position at Falmouth, you'll be immersed in an inspiring, supportive community that will give you the platform you need to thrive.

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Staff benefits

Salary

We offer competitive salaries with an annual incremental salary scheme. 

Pension schemes

We provide all new staff with a generous defined contribution pension scheme. It offers a flexible range of tiered matching contribution levels, with a 10% employer contribution on the standard level, and generous ill health and death in service benefits.

Annual leave

We offer all staff a minimum of 28 days annual leave each year in addition to 8 days bank holidays and paid closure days over the Christmas period.

Professional development

Our University has an annual programme of internal training to support staff in their roles, as well as an extensive online library of professional resources to guide staff in their personal and professional development. Each member of staff has an annual personal Performance and Development Review.

Family

We offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible staff. There are nursery facilities at both the Falmouth and Penryn Campuses with discounts for staff.

Wellbeing and support

Free and confidential counselling and support services are available to all staff.

Armed Forces Covenant

Falmouth University commits to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community, recognising the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

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Campus facilities

Staff and students enjoy working in professional standard environments which include state-of-the-art studios, workshops, computer suites and our two libraries.

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Living in Cornwall

Cornwall offers a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. Its stunning coastline, picturesque villages and unique community has inspired countless innovators throughout Cornwall's history – and will continue to inspire hundreds more.

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Staff stories

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Jennifer Forward-Hayter - Photo Frome

Image: Jennifer Forward-Hayter

Course Leader and graduate curate photography symposium at Photo|Frome

14 April 2025

Jesse Alexander, Course Leader of Photography MA (Online), and Phil Hill, a graduate of the same pro...

Course Leader and graduate curate photography symposium at Photo|Frome
Books of 2024
Books of 2024

World Book Day: Celebrating the latest books created by Falmouth alumni and lecturers

06 March 2025

Whether it be a cosy mystery, an exploration of dark romance, an LGBTQ+ fairytale, or a study on the...

World Book Day: Celebrating the latest books created by Falmouth alumni and lecturers
Jean Whitehead
Jean Whitehead

Lecturer in interior architecture releases new book on sustainable renovations 

06 March 2025

Jean Whitehead, Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture BA(Hons), has released her latest book, Int...

Lecturer in interior architecture releases new book on sustainable renovations 
Simon Clarke
Simon Clarke

Senior lecturer documents the photographic history of South Africa in his latest book

05 March 2025

Having visited South Africa to chart the country’s photographic history from colonialism to democr...

Senior lecturer documents the photographic history of South Africa in his latest book
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Sam surfing

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Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism curates exciting new surf exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall

26 February 2025

Dr Sam Bleakley, an associate lecturer in Sustainable Tourism at Falmouth, and former professional s...

Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism curates exciting new surf exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall
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Interior Design tutor Claire Arnott moves her art to a gallery

21 February 2025

Claire Arnott, an Interior Design BA(Hons) (Online) tutor, has taken her love for creating art into ...

Interior Design tutor Claire Arnott moves her art to a gallery
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Course leader inspires at International Illustration Research Symposium

15 January 2025

Barnaby Lickens-Richards, who leads Falmouth University’s online illustration master’s degree, s...

Course leader inspires at International Illustration Research Symposium
Head of Writing and Journalism Dr Jennifer Young
Jennifer Young
Head of Writing and Journalism Dr Jennifer Young

Falmouth Lecturer leads the Comedy Women in Print judging panel

18 January 2023

Head of Writing and Journalism, Dr Jennifer Young leads the Comedy Women in Print judging panel.

Falmouth Lecturer leads the Comedy Women in Print judging panel
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Academic publishes new research on the future of live music events

09 May 2022

As coronavirus rapidly enveloped the world and forced national lockdowns in multiple countries, live...

Academic publishes new research on the future of live music events
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Mark Jenkin

Mark Jenkin becomes Falmouth’s first Distinguished Professor

16 March 2022

Filmmaker Mark Jenkin has been conferred as a Distinguished Professor of Film Practice at Falmouth U...

Mark Jenkin becomes Falmouth’s first Distinguished Professor