Are you interested in working for a vibrant Russell Group University? Are you committed to delivering an excellent student experience? Are you ready to shape a new generation of music graduates by supporting their development of cutting-edge knowledge and skills in the field of Global Music Industries?
The Department of Music is seeking to appoint an innovative and visionary academic with specialist expertise in the field of Global Music Industries (broadly defined), to consolidate and advance the profile and breadth of our teaching and research in this area. We may appoint a University Teacher or Lecturer, depending upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
0.8 FTE for 3 years with the potential to become open-ended.
In either role, you will be part of a team leading, developing and delivering teaching across the Department’s undergraduate BMus in Music and postgraduate taught programmes, in particular the MA in Music Management, with a focus on teaching in the area of Global Music Industries. Your area of contribution may range from audience research, music business, live performance staging, entrepreneurship in music, to digital music innovation and the intersection of music and new media. You would draw on different disciplinary knowledge and methods and take an international perspective. You will work collaboratively with academic and Professional Service colleagues to deliver excellent teaching via a range of digital and face-to-face formats, undertake marking and administrative duties, and provide supervision for students engaged in extended independent study. You will undertake a proactive role in enhancing our reputation for high-quality and innovative teaching, and in delivering an excellent student experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will engage in an independent programme of scholarship in your field to inform the curriculum and pedagogy of our programmes. You will also provide pastoral support to students, signposting appropriate services for academic support, mental health and well-being as appropriate.
For appointment as a University Teacher, you will have significant experience and expertise in the area of Global Music Industries, as a teacher, scholar and/or professional. You will have a track record of innovative approaches to teaching and communication, and experience of programme development and leadership. You will have a higher degree and evidence of scholarship.
For appointment as a Lecturer, in addition to Learning and Teaching experience and expertise, you will also have a strong track record of research, research dissemination and evidence of the ability for successful grant capture. You will have a PhD or equivalent.
Do consider applying if you have expertise related to musical industries and management.
You must be based in the UK, and willing to work on campus in Sheffield (i.e. to deliver face-to-face teaching and attend in-person training, meetings and other events) throughout the working year.
See original job posting and apply online at: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CZL330/lecturer-university-teacher-in-global-music-industries-and-management
Please note: at the start of your application statement please indicate whether you are applying to the University Teacher role or the Lecturer role to ensure that your application is assessed against the appropriate criteria. Also, if you are applying for the University Teacher role please also add whether you would like to be considered for a job share (40% working pattern).
Renee Timmers - r.timmers@sheffield.ac.uk
Further details of our research can be seen at: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/music/research
You can find out more about our programmes here:
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/music/undergraduate
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/music/postgraduate