Lecturer in Musicology

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a dedicated and versatile lecturer in Musicology for a fixed-term position. This role offers the opportunity to teach at both undergraduate and Master’s levels while contributing to the department's research culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Musicology, particularly in historical musicology and performance studies, and will be committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. With a market-leading pension scheme and excellent health and wellbeing services, this position offers a supportive and enriching work atmosphere. Join a forward-thinking institution that values flexibility and diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering undergraduate and Master’s-level teaching.
• Strong background in Musicology with preference for historical studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and supervision across the Music curriculum.
• Contribute to the department's management and administration.

Skills

Musicology

Teaching

Research

Performance Studies

Historical Musicology

Education

PhD in Musicology or related field

Job description

The Music Department at the University of Manchester invites applications for a fixed-term (36 month) Lectureship in Musicology, tenable from 1 September 2025. This position has become available due to the award of a three-year Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship to Professor Rebecca Herissone. Applicants from all areas of Musicology will be considered, but preference may be given to those offering specialist expertise in historical musicology, early notation/source studies/material cultures, and/or performance studies. Additional experience of directing and/or managing a period-instrument ensemble is also welcomed.

You will be a committed and versatile teacher and will be expected to deliver undergraduate and Master’s-level teaching and supervision across the curriculum. You will also contribute to the broader management and administration of the department under the guidance of the Head of Music. While the post is primarily teaching-focused, it is expected that you will contribute to the research culture of the department; a notional 10% of your working hours will be allocated for these activities.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Professor David Berezan, Head of Music Department

Email: [e-mail]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.