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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World premiere success for Falmouth’s Mark Jenkin at Venice

04 September 2025

Critics praise 'Rose of Nevada' for its bold aesthetic and powerful storytelling.  

World premiere success for Falmouth’s Mark Jenkin at Venice
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Jesse Alexander

'Hedge, Coxley' by Jesse Alexander, from the series The Nymph and the Shepherd  (2017)

Photography Course Leader presents major solo show at Atkinson Gallery

03 September 2025

Showcasing two decades of work, Jesse Alexander presents a body of work that reflects his deep conne...

Photography Course Leader presents major solo show at Atkinson Gallery
Jane Pugh

Finding your voice on Falmouth’s online film and TV course

13 August 2025

For many writers, the dream of completing a full-length screenplay is often pushed aside by the dema...

Finding your voice on Falmouth’s online film and TV course
Ady Smith

Game Art lecturer on his time in the industry and the future of games

12 August 2025

With a career that spans iconic titles like Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness and GoldenEye 007, Associ...

Game Art lecturer on his time in the industry and the future of games
George Mackay and Callum Turner on set of the Rose of Nevada
Rose of Nevada George Mackay and Callum Turner

George MacKay and Callum Turner on the set of Rose of Nevada. © Ian Kingsnorth

Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada to premiere at the Venice Film Festival

29 July 2025

'Rose of Nevada' will make its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, screening in the Orizzont...

Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada to premiere at the Venice Film Festival
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Film & TV course leader on shooting his documentary in Laos

29 July 2025

Armed with a smartphone, gimbal and radio mics, MA Film & Television (Online) course leader Jem Mack...

Film & TV course leader on shooting his documentary in Laos
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Lottie's work

Photography lecturer showcases work in renowned Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

28 July 2025

The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition has been held every year since 1769, marking it as a longstandin...

Photography lecturer showcases work in renowned Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
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Alice Selwood

Natural Innovation: the Falmouth designer reimagining textiles with biomaterials

11 July 2025

Alice Selwood is a multitalented creative. After graduating from Falmouth’s Textile Design BA in 2...

Natural Innovation: the Falmouth designer reimagining textiles with biomaterials
Giovanni Rubino

Indie Games lecturer reimagines 17th century France in new game

27 June 2025

Giovanni Rubino, a lecturer on Falmouth’s Indie Game Development MA (Online) course, has extensive...

Indie Games lecturer reimagines 17th century France in new game
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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