Lecturer in Audio Technology (0.4FTE/FTC for 9 months)

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Scottish university seeks a part time lecturer in Audio Technology. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching and supervising undergraduate projects. Candidates should have a BSc (Hons) in Audio Technology or a related field, with teaching experience and proficiency in audio production techniques. The commitment to student success and effective teaching methods is essential, with knowledge of software like Pro Tools and Reaper being a plus.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite childcare facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching at undergraduate level.
• In-depth knowledge of Sound Production and Sound Reinforcement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching to undergraduate Audio Technology students.
• Supervise undergraduate Honours research projects.

Skills

Effective teaching

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Pro Tools

Reaper

Pro audio equipment knowledge

Education

BSc (Hons) in Audio Technology or equivalent

Tools

DAW software

Sound production equipment

Job description

Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA

Salary: £48,149 - £55,755 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 14 hours per week

Advert

This is a part time (0.4FTE)/fixed term opportunity for 9 months

Interviews for this opportunity will take place on Wednesday 27 August 2025

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships, and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Department of Engineering wishes to appoint a part time temporary lecturer in Audio Technology to deliver a high quality teaching and learning experience. The Department brings together an exciting blend of skills and expertise in the development and delivery of industrially relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study and establishing an excellent track record in sustaining and growing research and knowledge transfer links with Industry.

The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant team contributing to multiple levels of teaching within the subject area. You will have a BSc (Hons) in Audio Technology or equivalent degree, have experience of teaching, academic delivery and a strong commitment to the enhancement of teaching, student experience and progression.

The main purpose of the role is to deliver high quality teaching to undergraduate BSc (Hons) Audio Technology students. The Audio Technology programme at GCU has a long and well established track record of delivering a broad and dynamic range of technology focussed topics underpinning Audio Technology knowledge and expertise in the 21st Century. The successful candidate will support teaching in Sound Production, Sound Reinforcement and help support supervision of undergraduate Honours research projects.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to teach effectively, at University undergraduate level, a range of Audio Technology subjects included in the current GCU curriculum. You should have previous undergraduate teaching experience in the topic of Sound Production and/or Sound Reinforcement, and have in depth knowledge and skills in Pro Tools, Reaper and other DAW software. The successful candidate should also be proficient in using pro audio equipment including, but not limited to microphones, control surfaces, analogue and digital mixers, loudspeaker systems, outboard signal processors, and networked audio systems. Skills and knowledge in related subjects such as Game Sound development, Audio programming – Max, C++ (JUCE), Matlab, and Acoustic Modelling is desirable. You should have Excellent organisational skills including communication (written and verbal), team working, personal initiative, attention to detail, broad minded and ability to problem solve creatively, and excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Further details on this post are available by contacting Dr Don Knox, Senior Audio Lecturer at [e-mail] .

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values .

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to afair and transparent recruitment process that isfree from bias so that we can attractand retaina high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to oursuccess.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena SWANSilverAward for promoting gender equality andwomen’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure thatour recruitment process is inclusive and accessibleto disabled people.Although the Disability Confident'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, wewill make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during therecruitment process.

The University also holds the ‘Carer PositiveEstablished’employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).