LOCATION
Sheffield, England
INSTITUTION
University of Sheffield
POSITION/RANK
University Teacher in Sociocultural Music Studies
GENERAL INFO

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 subject knowledge and critical skills in the area of Sociocultural Music Studies?

The Department of Music is seeking to appoint an innovative and visionary academic with expertise in the field of sociocultural music studies, to consolidate and enhance the profile and breadth of our teaching and research in this area. We are looking for a scholar with expertise in qualitative research methods relevant to field work, empirical music research in various disciplines and educational research. Specialist expertise is further sought in areas related to community music and education, British Folk Music, and/or other areas of World Music.

Part time working 60%.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be part of a team leading, developing and delivering teaching across the Department’s undergraduate BMus in Music and postgraduate taught programmes. Your area of contribution will fall mostly under our specialism of ethnomusicology, but will also serve other specialisms such as psychology of music and music industries. You will draw on interdisciplinary 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Do consider applying if you have expertise related to the broad area of sociocultural music studies, which links to ethnomusicology, education, psychology and musicology.

(For full details, see job website, linked below.)

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.

SALARY
£45,737 to £54,421 per annum pro-rata. Potential to progress to £61,228 per annum pro rata through sustained exceptional contribution.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
No
CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Renee Timmers - r.timmers@sheffield.ac.uk

OTHER INFORMATION

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

SMT Jacksonville 2024

The Society for Music Theory celebrates its forty-seventh Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida, November 7–10, 2024.

ABOUT JACKSONVILLE

Visit Jacksonville built a microsite for our attendees to use. Visit the site to learn more about Jacksonville, including where to eat, what to do, and how to get there.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Information about the conference can be found on the SMT website

Hotel Reservations 

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel (225 E Coastline Drive) has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. The rates are $169/night for single and double occupancy; $194/night for triple occupancy; $219/night for quadruple occupancy; and $169 for student quadruple occupancy (limited rooms available). Hotel reservations for non-students may be made online.  SMT student members should have received an email with a code to reserve at the student rate; please email Jennifer Diaz at smt@societymusictheory.org if you did not receive the email. 

Using the conference room block at this hotel helps us meet our contractual obligations and keeps you close to all conference activities.

Conference Registration

Conference registration is open and available on our website. The rates are as follows:

Rate Category Early (6/01–9/27/2024) Regular (9/28–11/1/2024)
Student or low-income $70.00 $95.00
Emeritus/Retired $100.00 $135.00
Standard $130.00 $175.00
Student Helpers

We are in need of student volunteers to assist during the conference. Volunteers will receive a registration fee waiver in exchange for 6.5 hours of service. The deadline to apply is September 6

Hotel Accessibility

Every effort will be made to meet the unique requirements of all attendees. For specific needs or questions please contact Jennifer Diaz, Executive Director, at smt@societymusictheory.org.  

Sponsorships

The Society provides several sponsorship opportunities for organizations at our Annual Meeting. 

Exhibits 

The deadline to reserve an exhibit booth is September 6

Program Guide Advertisements 

The final deadline to reserve a program guide ad is September 6