Lecturer in Music

1000scholars; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester is seeking a 0.6 FTE Lecturer in Music to join the Academic Studies team. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and the wider academic life of the College, with a commitment to inclusive, research-informed pedagogy in a specialist conservatoire environment.

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in education and research in music, with an ability to inspire students.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Research-informed pedagogy in a conservatoire context.
• Ability to inspire students in a specialist environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Curriculum development and broader academic activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music scholarship

Curriculum development

Job description

Permanent, part-time position (0.6 FTE)

The Royal Northern College of Music, one of the world's leading conservatoires, is seeking to appoint a 0.6 FTE Lecturer in Music to join its Academic Studies team. We welcome applications from outstanding educators and researchers with expertise in one or more areas of music scholarship that complement our existing strengths. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and the wider academic life of the College, bringing a commitment to inclusive, research-informed pedagogy and an ability to inspire students in a specialist conservatoire environment. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the education of the next generation of musicians within a vibrant international community.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Some applicants may require sponsorship from the College and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Interview date: Monday 23rd November 2026

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone. We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

RNCM recognises that music is in every culture.

We are committed to building a diverse community of staff and students.

£46,049 to £50,253 per annum (actual pro-rata salary £27,629 - £30,151, pending pay review)