Lecturer in Audio Engineering - FTC 12 Months

University of West London; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Audio Engineering to enhance undergraduate education through innovative teaching methods. Candidates should possess a PhD and experience in audio engineering, alongside a passion for delivering high-quality, student-centered education. This role includes responsibilities in curriculum design and student project supervision, ensuring alignment with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of teaching in higher education, both creative and scientific aspects of audio.
• Ability to supervise practical and research-based student work.
• Commitment to high-quality, student-centered teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, labs, and tutorials across audio topics.
• Supervise student projects and support skills development.
• Engage in curriculum design to meet industry trends.

Skills

Practical experience in audio engineering

Strong communication skills

Understanding of digital signal processing

Experience in higher education teaching

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The School

The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. Our courses are fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board.

The Role

We are seeking a Lecturer in Audio Engineering to support undergraduate teaching across our Audio Engineering courses. This fixed-term post will focus on both practical and technical elements of the subject, including studio recording and production, critical listening, digital signal processing, and audio programming.

You will:

• Deliver lectures, labs, and tutorials across creative and technical audio topics.
• Supervise student projects and support students' development of industry-relevant skills.
• Contribute to curriculum design and module development, ensuring alignment with current industry trends.
• Engage in scholarly activity or professional practice that supports the School's academic and teaching goals.
• Work collaboratively within the academic team to maintain teaching quality and support a strong student experience.

The Person

You will have:

• Practical experience in audio engineering and a strong understanding of the underlying technical principles.
• A track record of teaching in higher education, ideally in both creative and scientific aspects of audio.
• Familiarity with topics such as digital audio, DSP, studio production, and audio software development.
• A commitment to high-quality, student-centred teaching and the ability to supervise practical and research-based student work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to team teaching and curriculum development.

How to Apply

To apply click on 'Apply Online' and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email [e-mail] if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 25th August 2025.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Prof. Phil Cox, Dean of School, [e-mail]

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.

Our school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.