Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in Music and Data Science

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK seeks a Lecturer in Music and Data Science. The successful candidate will lead the new Masters programme and enhance educational offerings related to data science in the music industry. Candidates should possess a postgraduate degree or relevant experience and be passionate about teaching. Benefits include generous holidays, health and wellbeing options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 additional days

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Personal development courses

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in music education and data science.
• Ability to use diverse teaching methodologies.
• Experience in supervising student projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Masters programme in Music and Data Science.
• Enhance educational provision with focus on data science applications.
• Contribute to curriculum delivery and supervision of projects.

Skills

Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Data science applications in the music industry

Digital marketing within the global music industry

Education

Postgraduate degree or relevant professional experience

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic teacher, practitioner or researcher, committed to delivering a first‑class learning and teaching experience with a demonstrated ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate level? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research‑intensive Russell Group University?

The School of Music seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Music and Data Science to lead and develop our new Masters programme in this area, and to enhance educational provision focusing on data science applications in the music industry. You will offer demonstrable experience across both fields, whether acquired through industry experience, formal training, or active practice, and will bring together technical expertise, cutting‑edge understanding of contemporary applications of data science, and a genuine interest in music education. We particularly encourage applicants with combined experience in data science and digital marketing within the global music industry, whether in recording/streaming, music publishing or live music contexts.

You will possess a postgraduate degree or relevant professional experience, and have the ability to teach undergraduate and taught postgraduate students in your specialist field using a diverse range of methodologies. As a Lecturer, you will carry out teaching, scholarship and management within the School, and contribute to the supervision of student projects and the delivery of our curriculum beyond your specialist area.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!