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Working for Falmouth

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.

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 innovation environments and have been ranked gold in the Teaching Excellence framework. 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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We offer competitive salaries with an annual incremental salary scheme. Exceptional performance is rewarded through non-contractual bonuses and our annual Staff Excellence Awards

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Professional Services staff automatically join our Pension Scheme, a generous defined contribution scheme. The scheme 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. Academic staff automatically join the Teacher's Pension Scheme

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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.

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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.

"There’s always plenty of inspiration around you at Falmouth. You're surrounded by innovation and creativity on campus, and this makes it a very exciting and vibrant place to work."

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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.

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Sustainability Week - 5 days, 30 events, open to all

26 February 2021
You’re invited to be a part of Sustainability Week – an action-packed digital campaign comprising...
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The Creative Writing lecturer reclaiming Venezuelan history

26 February 2021
Dr Sherezade Garcia Rangel, course leader for BA Creative Writing Online, has been granted one of...
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Lecturer establishes historic Royal Musical Association study group

16 February 2021
Dr D Ferrett, Senior Lecturer in Popular Music, has become one of four academics to form the...
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Textiles lecturer Highly Commended at Wildlife Artist of the Year

12 January 2021
Associate Lecturer on Textile Design, Fiona Sperryn was awarded Highly Commended at the Wildlife...
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New album released by music lecturer Norah Lorway

18 December 2020
Award-winning Creative Music Technology lecturer Dr Norah Lorway has released her latest album...
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Senior Appointment: Stephen Partridge

10 December 2020
We are pleased to announce that Stephen Partridge has been appointed as the new Director of the...
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Senior Appointment: Dr Seamus O'Brien

10 December 2020
We are pleased to announce that Dr Seamus O’Brien has been appointed as Director of the School of...
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Falmouth University Provost releases ‘Serious Games’ book

27 November 2020
Professor Minhua Eunice Ma, Falmouth University Provost, Professor of Games Technology and a world-...
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English lecturer releases two new books

17 November 2020
Dr Ruth Heholt, Senior Lecturer in English, has recently published two new books that explore...
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Photography lecturer releases new book

5 November 2020
Dr Huw Lewis-Jones is a Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University's Institute of Photography. He's...
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