Lecturer in Artist Development

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious music conservatoire in London seeks a part-time Lecturer in Artist Development to enhance students' artistry and employability. Ideal candidates have a strong background in music, teaching experience in Higher Education, and a deep understanding of the music sector. Responsibilities include curriculum development, mentoring, and delivering core Artist Development activities. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities to influence future musicians.

Qualifications

• At least a first degree in Music or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of teaching in Higher Education.
• Understanding the challenges and opportunities of working as a musician.
• Experience of teaching in Higher Education.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of Artist Development activities.
• Develop and deliver curriculum in collaboration with colleagues.
• Mentoring and assessment of students in Artist Development.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of the UK music sector

Experience working as a musician

Knowledge of essential business skills for musicians

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

First degree in Music or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Part-Time: 0.4 FTE (pro rata of FT 32.5 hours per week)
Salary range: £14,526 to £16,772 pro rata per annum inclusive of London Allowance
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 5 January 2025
Reference: 25000040

The Royal Academy of Music is one of the world’s leading conservatoires. It prides itself on being stimulating, forward looking and a friendly environment with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 50 countries. Based in central London adjacent to Regent’s Park, we have trained musicians to the highest professional standards since 1822 and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow’s musical leaders in disciplines including classical, jazz, composition and musical theatre.

The core business of the Royal Academy of Music is to develop the artistry and employability of our students. Our Artist Development programme sits at the heart of this endeavour, training students to think strategically about the relationship between their artistry and employability and developing their workplace and business skills. The Lecturer in Artist Development will contribute to the delivery of Artist Development activities as a core component of the HE experience of each student at the Academy. They will work with colleagues to develop and deliver this area of the curriculum and contribute to the teaching, mentoring and assessment activities of this strand of our programmes.

You will have an excellent knowledge of the UK music sector and its current trends. You will understand and have experienced the challenges and opportunities of working as a musician in the UK and internationally. You will have an excellent knowledge and experience of the essential business skills needed by musicians. You will have at least a first degree in Music or equivalent professional experience and you will have experience of teaching in Higher Education. You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, committed to the education and training of outstanding musicians with a variety of backgrounds from across the globe.

More information and an online application are available on our website via the button below.

Completed applications must be received by 23.59 on Monday 10 November 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 17 November 2025.

The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.

Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.

The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.